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.

L. Gordon

Scotland

Scotland25 yrs

Age

172 cm

Height

Defence — left

Typical role

Scotland

Nationality

Career clubs

Chesterfield

2023–2025

72 apps

Bristol Rovers

2022–2023

73 apps

Brentford

2021

1 apps

Career transfers

Bristol Rovers Chesterfield
14 Jun 2024Free transfer
Brentford Bristol Rovers
4 Aug 2022
St Albans City Brentford
4 Sept 2020Free transfer

Injury record

Injury

Dec 2024 – Mar 2025

Competitions

Friendlies Clubs· World

Premier League· England

National League· England

Recent form

@ Notts County

League Two · 0–0

90'7.3

vs Notts County

League Two · 0–1

62'6.3

@ Swindon Town

League Two · 2–1

90'6.5

vs Crewe

League Two · 2–0

82'7.0

@ Fleetwood Town

League Two · 1–1

68'6.6

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Assists	Rating
2025	Chesterfield	34	2	6.68
2024	Chesterfield	38	4	6.87
2023	Bristol Rovers	28	0	6.66
2022	Bristol Rovers	45	1	6.54
2021	Brentford	1	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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