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.

J. Vela

England

England32 yrs

Age

181 cm cm

Height

73 kg kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career clubs

Carlisle

2024

31 apps

Fleetwood Town

2022–2023

81 apps⚽ 2

Shrewsbury

2021

41 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Carlisle Warrington Town
29 Jun 2025Free transfer
Fleetwood Town Carlisle
25 Jan 2024
Shrewsbury Fleetwood Town
1 Jul 2022Free transfer
Hibernian Shrewsbury
20 Jan 2020Free transfer
Bolton Hibernian
17 Jul 2019Free transfer
Notts County Bolton
1 Jul 2014

Injury record

Suspended

Mar 2020

Suspended

Oct 2016 – Nov 2016

Competitions

Recent form

@ Cheltenham

League Two · 2–3

22'6.2

@ Accrington ST

League Two · 1–1

20'6.3

vs Port Vale

League Two · 3–2

8'6.5

@ Morecambe

League Two · 2–0

14'6.2

vs Newport County

League Two · 3–2

54'7.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	Carlisle	31	0	0	6.57
2023	Fleetwood Town	28	1	0	6.67
2022	Fleetwood Town	53	1	1	6.87
2021	Shrewsbury	41	2	2	6.87

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

449

Fouls

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