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. Huntington

England

England38 yrs

Age

191 cm

Height

82 kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career clubs

Bradford

2024

55 apps⚽ 1

Carlisle

2022–2023

69 apps⚽ 3

Preston

2021

1 apps

Career transfers

BradfordHuntington Paul
29 Jun 2025Free transfer
Preston Carlisle
10 Aug 2022Free transfer
Stockport County Yeovil Town
1 Jul 2010Free transfer
Leeds Stockport County
1 Feb 2010Free transfer

Injury record

Suspended

Oct 2017 – Nov 2017

Suspended

Dec 2013 – Jan 2014

Suspended

Nov 2012

Competitions

Championship· England

League Cup· England

Recent form

vs Fleetwood Town

League Two · 1–0

@ Doncaster

League Two · 1–2

@ Chesterfield

League Two · 3–3

10'6.5

vs Notts County

League Two · 1–1

@ Port Vale

League Two · 0–2

45'6.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2024	Bradford	55	1	6.87
2023	Carlisle	24	1	6.72
2022	Carlisle	45	2	6.93
2021	Preston	1	0	6.70

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

130

Fouls

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