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.

A. Lewis

Wales

Wales27 yrs

Player

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26 June 1998

Born

Age

183 cm

Height

85 kg

Weight

Defence — left

Typical role

Wales

Nationality

Career transfers

Newport County Mansfield Town
11 Jul 2023Free transfer
Lincoln Newport County
29 Jan 2021Free transfer
Newport County Lincoln
5 Jan 2021
Lincoln Newport County
16 Oct 2020Loan
Swansea Lincoln
9 Aug 2019
Doncaster Swansea
1 Jul 2019
Swansea Doncaster
3 Jan 2019Loan

Injury record

Injury

Apr 2025

International duty

Sept 2020

Recent form

@ Doncaster

League One · 2–0

vs Northampton

League One · 4–1

12'6.6

@ Bradford

League One · 1–1

90'7.2

vs Barnsley

League One · 2–2

45'6.3

vs Reading

League One · 1–0

10'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Mansfield Town	44	1	3	6.68
2024	Mansfield Town	45	2	1	6.83
2023	Mansfield Town	46	2	3	6.98
2022	Newport County	49	1	9	6.95
2021	Newport County	48	1	0	6.77
2020	Newport County	29	1	2	6.77
2019	Lincoln	3	1	1	6.30

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

202

Fouls

Frequently asked questions

Which team does A. Lewis play for?+

A. Lewis represents Wales.

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