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.

Marcus Harness

Midfield

Typical role

Career clubs

Huddersfield

2025

50 apps⚽ 8

Ipswich

2022–2024

89 apps⚽ 12

Derby

2024

41 apps⚽ 4

Portsmouth

2021

44 apps⚽ 12

Career transfers

Derby Ipswich
1 Jul 2025
Derby Ipswich
29 Jun 2025Return from loan
Ipswich Derby
30 Aug 2024Loan
Portsmouth Ipswich
15 Jul 2022
Burton Albion Portsmouth
18 Jul 2019
Port Vale Burton Albion
1 Jul 2018
Burton Albion Port Vale
18 Jul 2017Loan
Aldershot Town Burton Albion
3 Jan 2016
Burton Albion Aldershot Town
26 Nov 2015Loan

Competitions

League One· England

Championship· England

EFL Trophy· England

League Cup· England

FA Cup· England

Premier League· England

Recent form

@ AFC Wimbledon

League One · 4–0

83'6.9

vs Mansfield Town

League One · 1–4

⚽ 180'7.9

@ Bolton

League One · 3–3

⚽ 190'6.9

vs Cardiff

League One · 1–1

90'6.9

vs Wycombe

League One · 3–3

⚽ 290'9.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Huddersfield	50	8	6	6.95
2024	Derby	44	4	3	6.70
2023	Ipswich	39	4	4	6.70
2022	Ipswich	47	8	2	6.71
2021	Portsmouth	44	12	7	6.90

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

353

Fouls

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