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.

T. Bayliss

England

England27 yrs

Age

183 cm

Height

78 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career clubs

Lincoln

2024–2025

88 apps⚽ 6

Shrewsbury

2022–2023

81 apps⚽ 10

Wigan

2021

13 apps

Preston

2021

2 apps

Career transfers

Shrewsbury Lincoln
21 Jun 2024Free transfer
Preston Shrewsbury
1 Jul 2022Free transfer
Wigan Preston
27 Jun 2022
Preston Wigan
27 Aug 2021Loan
Coventry Preston
2 Aug 2019Transfer

Injury record

Injury

Apr 2025

Inactive

Feb 2025

Quarantine

Jul 2021 – Aug 2021

Competitions

Friendlies Clubs· World

Championship· England

Recent form

@ Port Vale

League One · 2–0

90'6.3

vs Wycombe

League One · 4–3

22'7.0

@ Doncaster

League One · 2–0

11'6.9

@ Stevenage

League One · 2–2

28'6.9

vs Leyton Orient

League One · 2–1

90'7.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Lincoln	47	3	2	6.88
2024	Lincoln	41	3	4	6.82
2023	Shrewsbury	40	3	3	6.81
2022	Shrewsbury	41	7	4	6.97
2021	Wigan	15	0	1	6.86

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

131

Fouls

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