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.

G. Long

England

England32 yrs

Age

193 cm

Height

91 kg

Weight

Goalkeeper

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career clubs

Southampton

2025

1 apps

Norwich

2023–2024

15 apps

Millwall

2021–2023

41 apps

Norwich City U21

2023

1 apps

Career transfers

Norwich Southampton
25 Aug 2025Loan
Millwall Norwich
17 Aug 2023Free transfer
Hull City Millwall
1 Jul 2021Free transfer
Sheffield Utd Hull City
18 Jul 2018
AFC Wimbledon Sheffield Utd
1 Jul 2018
Sheffield Utd AFC Wimbledon
4 Jul 2017Loan
Motherwell Sheffield Utd
1 Jun 2015
Sheffield Utd Motherwell
2 Feb 2015Loan
Oxford United Sheffield Utd
16 Jan 2015
Sheffield Utd Oxford United
25 Jul 2014Loan

Injury record

Concussion

Mar 2025

Competitions

Championship· England

FA Cup· England

League Cup· England

Premier League 2 Division One· England

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs Middlesbrough

Championship · 2–1

@ Middlesbrough

Championship · 0–0

@ Preston

Championship · 3–1

vs Ipswich

Championship · 2–2

@ Manchester City

FA Cup · 1–2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Rating
2025	Southampton	1	6.00
2024	Norwich	12	6.57
2023	Norwich	4	6.70
2022	Millwall	37	6.73
2021	Millwall	4	6.52

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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