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.

N. Freeman

England

England30 yrs

Player

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7 November 1995

Born

Age

180 cm

Height

78 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career transfers

Stevenage Shrewsbury
12 Jan 2026Free transfer
Stevenage Shrewsbury
29 Jun 2025Free transfer
Wycombe Stevenage
1 Jul 2023Free transfer
Leyton Orient Wycombe
1 Jun 2021
Wycombe Leyton Orient
18 Jan 2021Loan
Wealdstone Wycombe
3 Jan 2017
Wycombe Wealdstone
2 Dec 2016Loan

Injury record

Injury

Mar 2025

Injury

Aug 2021 – Jul 2022

Recent form

@ Crawley Town

League Two · 0–0

15'6.7

vs Oldham

League Two · 1–0

11'6.7

@ Bromley

League Two · 1–2

56'6.7

vs Tranmere

League Two · 1–0

90'7.6

@ Newport County

League Two · 0–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Shrewsbury	20	1	0	6.78
2024	Stevenage	42	0	2	6.80
2023	Stevenage	46	2	3	6.88
2022	Wycombe	48	2	1	6.69
2021	Wycombe	5	0	0	6.45
2020	Wycombe	16	0	0	6.56
2020	Leyton Orient	18	0	0	6.57
2019	Wycombe	26	2	3	6.77
2017	Wycombe	6	0	1	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

Frequently asked questions

Which team does N. Freeman play for?+

N. Freeman represents England.

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