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.

J. Clarke

England

England36 yrs

Player

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17 November 1989

Born

Age

183 cm

Height

84 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career transfers

Newport County Cardiff MET
15 Feb 2026Free transfer
Newport CountyClarke James
20 Jan 2026End of career
Newport County Cardiff MET
20 Jan 2026End of career
Walsall Newport County
1 Jul 2021Free transfer
Bristol Rovers Walsall
1 Jul 2019Free transfer
Woking Bristol Rovers
1 Jul 2015Free transfer
Salisbury City Woking
1 Jul 2014Free transfer

Injury record

Injury

Apr 2025

Injury

Apr 2025

Injury

Jul 2022 – Aug 2022

Recent form

@ Bromley

League Two · 1–2

75'6.5

vs Crewe

League Two · 2–0

90'7.0

vs Barnet

League Two · 0–0

73'6.9

@ Colchester

League Two · 1–4

45'6.3

vs Fleetwood Town

League Two · 0–2

89'6.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Newport County	24	0	0	6.71
2024	Newport County	40	2	1	6.91
2023	Newport County	29	0	3	6.88
2022	Newport County	31	0	0	6.65
2021	Newport County	46	1	1	6.66
2020	Walsall	34	2	0	6.69
2019	Walsall	23	2	0	6.75

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

125

Fouls

Frequently asked questions

Which team does J. Clarke play for?+

J. Clarke represents England.

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