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.

N. Thompson

England

England35 yrs

Age

177 cm

Height

71 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career clubs

Milton Keynes Dons

2024–2025

10 apps

Stevenage

2023–2024

51 apps⚽ 1

Peterborough

2021–2022

69 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Milton Keynes DonsThompson Nathan
28 Jan 2026Free transfer
Stevenage Milton Keynes Dons
24 Jan 2025Transfer
Stevenage Milton Keynes Dons
22 Jan 2025Transfer
Peterborough Stevenage
1 Jul 2023Free transfer
Portsmouth Peterborough
16 Aug 2019Free transfer
Swindon Town Portsmouth
21 Jun 2017Free transfer

Competitions

League One· England

Championship· England

Recent form

vs Swindon Town

EFL Trophy · 0–4

78'5.9

@ Barnet

League Two · 2–2

18'7.2

vs Crewe

League Two · 3–1

13'6.5

@ Bristol Rovers

League Two · 4–0

@ Reading

EFL Trophy · 0–1

62'7.0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Milton Keynes Dons	8	0	0	6.72
2024	Stevenage	22	0	1	7.04
2023	Stevenage	31	1	0	6.72
2022	Peterborough	40	1	1	6.73
2021	Peterborough	29	1	0	6.84

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

205

Fouls

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