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.

B. Barclay

England

England29 yrs

Age

187 cm

Height

78 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career clubs

Brighton U21

2025

3 apps

Carlisle

2022–2024

70 apps⚽ 3

Stockport County

2021

13 apps⚽ 1

Accrington ST

2021

0 apps

Career transfers

CarlisleBarclay Ben
29 Jun 2025Free transfer
Stockport County Carlisle
1 Jul 2023Free transfer
Carlisle Stockport County
1 Jun 2023
Stockport County Carlisle
4 Jul 2022Loan
Yeovil Town Stockport County
1 Jul 2022
Stockport County Yeovil Town
28 Jan 2022Loan
Accrington ST Stockport County
2 Aug 2021Free transfer
Brighton Accrington ST
16 Jul 2019Free transfer
Brighton Notts County
4 Jan 2019Loan

Injury record

Suspended

Apr 2019 – Aug 2019

Suspended

Apr 2019 – May 2019

Competitions

League Two· England

League One· England

National League· England

Recent form

@ Cambridge United

EFL Trophy · 0–1

90'7.3

vs Salford City

League Two · 2–2

@ Cheltenham

League Two · 2–3

@ Accrington ST

League Two · 1–1

10'6.9

vs Port Vale

League Two · 3–2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Brighton U21	3	0	0	7.30
2024	Carlisle	26	1	1	6.92
2023	Carlisle	27	0	1	6.69
2022	Carlisle	17	2	1	7.03
2021	Stockport County	13	1	0	6.70

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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