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.

A. Oshilaja

England

England33 yrs

Player

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2 March 1993

Born

Age

181 cm

Height

75 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career transfers

Burton Albion Mansfield Town
17 Jun 2024Free transfer
Charlton Burton Albion
1 Jul 2021Free transfer
AFC Wimbledon Charlton
22 Jul 2019Free transfer
Cardiff AFC Wimbledon
1 Jul 2017Free transfer
Gillingham Cardiff
1 Jun 2017
Cardiff Gillingham
6 Jul 2016Loan
Gillingham Cardiff
1 Jun 2016
Cardiff Gillingham
14 Mar 2016Loan
Gillingham Cardiff
3 Jan 2016
Cardiff Gillingham
24 Jul 2015Loan
AFC Wimbledon Cardiff
1 Jun 2015
Cardiff AFC Wimbledon
8 Jan 2015Loan
Sheffield Wednesday Cardiff
1 Jun 2014
Cardiff Sheffield Wednesday
8 Feb 2014Loan
Newport County Cardiff
7 Jan 2014

Injury record

Groin Injury

Aug 2025

Recent form

@ Stockport County

League One · 1–0

26'6.9

vs Luton

League One · 2–2

90'6.5

@ Leyton Orient

League One · 0–0

90'7.5

@ Wigan

League One · 1–2

90'6.2

vs Burton Albion

League One · 0–0

90'7.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Mansfield Town	37	0	1	6.82
2024	Mansfield Town	42	4	0	7.02
2023	Burton Albion	48	3	2	6.76
2022	Burton Albion	49	7	4	6.78
2021	Burton Albion	33	0	0	6.63
2020	Charlton	34	1	1	6.82
2019	Charlton	26	0	0	6.66
2018	AFC Wimbledon	5	0	1	6.78

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

313

Fouls

Frequently asked questions

Which team does A. Oshilaja play for?+

A. Oshilaja represents England.

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