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.

M. Norman

England

England29 yrs

Age

193 cm cm

Height

82 kg kg

Weight

Goalkeeper

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career clubs

Oldham

2022–2024

48 apps

Ebbsfleet United

2024

1 apps

Carlisle

2021

10 apps

Career transfers

Ebbsfleet United Oldham
1 Jul 2025Return from loan
Oldham Ebbsfleet United
6 Dec 2024Loan
Carlisle Oldham
1 Jul 2022Free transfer
Fulham Carlisle
7 Aug 2020Free transfer
Rochdale Fulham
1 Jul 2019
Fulham Rochdale
15 Aug 2018Loan
Southport Fulham
1 Jul 2017
Fulham Hayes & Yeading United
23 Jul 2015Loan
Fulham Farnborough
6 Mar 2015Loan

Injury record

Suspended

Oct 2018

Competitions

National League· England

National League Cup· England

Recent form

@ Wrexham

FA Cup · 0–3

@ Bradford

League Two · 0–2

vs Stevenage

League Two · 2–1

@ Harrogate Town

League Two · 0–3

vs Mansfield Town

League Two · 1–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Rating
2024	Ebbsfleet United	1	—
2023	Oldham	3	—
2022	Oldham	45	—
2021	Carlisle	10	6.69

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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