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.

L. Akins

GrenadaGrenada37 yrs

Age

180 cm

Height

73 kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

Grenada

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Mansfield Town

2021–2025

225 apps⚽ 43

Grenada

2022–2025

5 apps⚽ 2

Burton Albion

2021

23 apps⚽ 3

Career transfers

Mansfield Town Mansfield Town
8 Oct 2025Free transfer
Burton Albion Mansfield Town
21 Jan 2022Free transfer
Stevenage Burton Albion
1 Jul 2014
Tranmere Stevenage
2 Aug 2012
Hamilton Academical Tranmere
15 Aug 2010Free transfer

Injury record

Suspended

Oct 2013 – Nov 2013

Competitions

CONCACAF Nations League· World

Friendlies· World

CONCACAF Gold Cup - Qualification· World

Recent form

@ Rep. Of Ireland

Friendlies · 0–5

78'6.3

vs Cardiff

League One · 5–4

⚽ 290'8.9

@ Peterborough

League One · 0–0

90'6.6

@ Huddersfield

League One · 4–1

⚽ 190'7.2

@ Stockport County

League One · 1–0

🅰 190'7.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Mansfield Town	35	10	2	6.94
2024	Mansfield Town	80	12	10	6.91
2023	Mansfield Town	49	14	2	7.08
2022	Mansfield Town	44	8	6	6.92
2021	Burton Albion	45	4	4	6.78

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

464

Fouls

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