When does the 2026 FIFA World Cup start?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026, with the opening match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

Where is the 2026 World Cup Final?

The Final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York metro area) on July 19, 2026.

How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?

48 teams will compete in the 2026 World Cup — the first time the tournament has been expanded from 32 to 48 teams.

How many host cities are there?

16 host cities across 3 countries: 11 in the USA, 3 in Mexico, and 2 in Canada.

How many matches will be played?

104 matches will be played over 39 days, from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

P. Lewis

England

England31 yrs

Age

186 cm

Height

70 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career clubs

Morecambe

2024

36 apps

Tranmere

2022–2023

48 apps⚽ 4

Northampton

2021

43 apps⚽ 7

Career transfers

Tranmere Morecambe
12 Jul 2024Free transfer
Northampton Tranmere
1 Jul 2022Free transfer
Tranmere Northampton
1 Jul 2021Free transfer
Cambridge United Tranmere
17 Aug 2020Free transfer
Dover Cambridge United
28 Oct 2017
Cambridge United Dover
22 Sept 2017Loan
Macclesfield Cambridge United
13 Jan 2017

Injury record

Injury

Mar 2025

Competitions

Recent form

vs Harrogate Town

League Two · 1–2

90'6.9

@ Chesterfield

League Two · 1–4

21'6.2

vs Salford City

League Two · 1–3

76'6.5

@ Bromley

League Two · 0–1

90'6.3

vs Carlisle

League Two · 0–2

45'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	Morecambe	36	0	0	6.57
2023	Tranmere	18	0	1	6.64
2022	Tranmere	30	4	2	6.64
2021	Northampton	43	7	1	6.84

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

291

Fouls

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