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.

B. Purrington

England

England29 yrs

Age

184 cm

Height

73 kg

Weight

Defence — left

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career clubs

Cambridge United

2024–2025

39 apps

Exeter City

2023–2024

38 apps⚽ 1

Ross County

2022–2023

30 apps⚽ 2

Charlton

2021

31 apps⚽ 4

Career transfers

Exeter City Cambridge United
1 Jul 2025Free transfer
Charlton Ross County
1 Jul 2022Free transfer
AFC Wimbledon Charlton
2 Jul 2019
Rotherham AFC Wimbledon
1 Aug 2018Loan
Plymouth Rotherham
30 Jan 2017

Injury record

Suspended

Oct 2020

Competitions

League One· England

League Two· England

Premiership· Scotland

Recent form

@ Crewe

League Two · 0–0

vs Barrow

League Two · 3–0

12'6.7

vs Grimsby

League Two · 1–2

@ Bromley

League Two · 0–0

vs Notts County

League Two · 4–0

12'6.6

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Cambridge United	38	0	2	6.57
2024	Exeter City	27	0	0	6.62
2023	Ross County	26	2	1	6.77
2022	Ross County	16	1	1	6.65
2021	Charlton	31	4	2	6.78

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

165

Fouls

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