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.

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Wales

Wales30 yrs

Age

180 cm

Height

65 kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Wales

Nationality

Career clubs

Leyton Orient

2021–2025

190 apps⚽ 11

Hibernian

2021

0 apps

Career transfers

Hibernian Leyton Orient
20 Jul 2021Free transfer
Salford City Hibernian
1 Jun 2021
Hibernian Salford City
18 Jan 2021Loan
Hibernian Wigan
18 Sept 2020Loan
Yeovil Town Hibernian
1 Jul 2019
Cardiff Yeovil Town
13 Jan 2017Free transfer

Injury record

Injury

Apr 2025 – May 2025

Inactive

Feb 2025 – Apr 2025

Competitions

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs Burton Albion

League One · 2–2

22'7.0

@ Blackpool

League One · 0–1

86'6.9

vs Rotherham

League One · 0–2

90'6.9

vs Mansfield Town

League One · 0–0

90'7.0

@ Lincoln

League One · 1–2

90'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Leyton Orient	37	0	0	6.85
2024	Leyton Orient	32	2	5	7.09
2023	Leyton Orient	49	0	3	7.18
2022	Leyton Orient	46	5	1	6.98
2021	Leyton Orient	26	4	4	7.23

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

131

Fouls

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