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.

M. Williams

Wales

Wales30 yrs

Age

187 cm

Height

77 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Wales

Nationality

Career clubs

Barrow

2024–2025

28 apps

Milton Keynes Dons

2023–2024

58 apps⚽ 2

Bolton

2021–2023

79 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Milton Keynes Dons Barrow
23 Jan 2025Transfer
Bolton Milton Keynes Dons
12 Jul 2023
Blackpool Bolton
1 Feb 2021Free transfer
Rochdale Blackpool
24 Aug 2020
Liverpool Rochdale
1 Sept 2017Loan
Swindon Town Liverpool
1 Jan 2017
Liverpool Swindon Town
10 Jul 2015Loan
Liverpool Notts County
26 Mar 2015Loan

Injury record

Unknown

Aug 2025 – Sept 2025

Hernia

Jul 2025 – Aug 2025

Competitions

Recent form

vs Newport County

League Two · 1–2

90'6.7

@ Cambridge United

League Two · 0–3

90'6.2

vs Walsall

League Two · 1–3

90'5.6

vs Oldham

League Two · 3–2

🅰 190'6.6

@ Barnet

League Two · 2–3

90'6.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Barrow	27	0	1	6.59
2024	Milton Keynes Dons	17	1	0	6.70
2023	Milton Keynes Dons	42	1	2	6.76
2022	Bolton	35	0	1	6.79
2021	Bolton	44	1	3	6.68

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

280

Fouls

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