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. Forster-Caskey

England

England32 yrs

Age

178 cm

Height

64 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career clubs

Stevenage

2022–2024

58 apps⚽ 3

Charlton

2021–2022

17 apps

Career transfers

Stevenage Woking
26 Aug 2025Free transfer
Stevenage Woking
29 Jun 2025Free transfer
Charlton Stevenage
3 Jan 2023
Brighton Charlton
5 Jan 2017
Brighton Rotherham
20 Jul 2016Loan
Milton Keynes Dons Brighton
1 Jun 2016
Brighton Milton Keynes Dons
8 Jan 2016Loan
Milton Keynes Dons Brighton
25 Oct 2015
Brighton Milton Keynes Dons
22 Sept 2015Loan
Oxford United Brighton
4 Jan 2013
Brighton Oxford United
6 Jul 2012Loan

Injury record

Suspended

Oct 2014

Suspended

Nov 2012 – Dec 2012

Competitions

Recent form

@ Bristol Rovers

League One · 1–0

28'6.3

vs Blackpool

League One · 1–3

🅰 114'7.2

@ Wycombe

League One · 0–1

8'6.2

@ Carlisle

League One · 2–2

15'6.9

vs Leyton Orient

League One · 0–1

45'7.6

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	Stevenage	3	0	1	6.60
2023	Stevenage	35	3	1	7.12
2022	Stevenage	33	0	3	6.91
2021	Charlton	4	0	1	6.83

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

184

Fouls

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