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. Smith

England

England36 yrs

Player

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7 June 1989

Born

Age

198 cm cm

Height

91 kg kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career transfers

Millwall Salford City
19 Jan 2022Free transfer
QPR Millwall
1 Jul 2019
Fulham QPR
31 Jan 2017Transfer
Bristol City Fulham
2 Mar 2015
Fulham Bristol City
27 Nov 2014Loan
Leeds Fulham
1 Sept 2014Transfer
Oldham Leeds
1 Jul 2013Free transfer

Injury record

Suspended

Sept 2014

Suspended

Sept 2014

Suspended

Jan 2014

6 recorded match-day injury flags in the corpus.

Recent form

vs Harrogate Town

League Two · 2–2

87'6.9

@ Newport County

League Two · 1–0

⚽ 18'7.3

vs Bradford

League Two · 1–2

90'8.0

@ AFC Wimbledon

League Two · 0–1

15'6.9

@ Walsall

League Two · 1–2

13'6.6

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2023	Salford City	49	25	3	7.61
2022	Salford City	55	12	2	7.05
2021	Millwall	29	2	2	6.94
2021	Salford City	21	7	1	7.36
2020	Millwall	40	5	2	6.97
2019	Millwall	41	13	4	7.09
2018	QPR	36	6	1	6.93
2017	QPR	41	11	9	7.11
2016	Fulham	16	2	0	6.86
2016	QPR	16	4	0	7.04
2015	Fulham	17	1	2	6.81

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

323

Fouls

Frequently asked questions

Which team does M. Smith play for?+

M. Smith represents England.

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