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.

R. Edwards

England

England32 yrs

Player

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7 October 1993

Born

Age

195 cm

Height

88 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career transfers

Blackpool Dundee Utd
3 Aug 2020Free transfer
Newtown AFC Blackpool
20 Feb 2020
Blackpool Newtown AFC
1 Feb 2020
Plymouth Blackpool
1 Jul 2019Free transfer
Morecambe Plymouth
13 Jun 2017
Blackburn Morecambe
1 Jul 2014Free transfer
Blackburn Morecambe
21 Mar 2014Loan
Tranmere Blackburn
5 Jan 2014
Blackburn Tranmere
28 Nov 2013Loan
Chesterfield Blackburn
27 Oct 2013
Blackburn Chesterfield
6 Sept 2013Loan
Chesterfield Blackburn
1 Sept 2013
Blackburn Chesterfield
24 Jul 2013Loan
Fleetwood Town Blackburn
30 Apr 2013
Blackburn Fleetwood Town
21 Feb 2013Loan

Injury record

Suspended

Nov 2017

Suspended

Sept 2017

Suspended

Oct 2016 – Nov 2016

Suspended

Aug 2015 – Sept 2015

Suspended

Aug 2015

Suspended

Mar 2015

Recent form

@ Dundee

Premiership · 0–1

@ Kilmarnock

Premiership · 1–0

vs Heart Of Midlothian

Premiership · 0–2

8'6.9

@ Hibernian

Premiership · 0–3

vs Motherwell

Premiership · 0–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Falkirk	8	0	0	6.73
2024	Chennaiyin	20	1	0	6.80
2023	Chennaiyin	22	2	0	7.01
2022	Dundee Utd	38	0	0	6.73
2021	Dundee Utd	36	4	2	7.09
2020	Dundee Utd	31	2	0	7.01
2019	Blackpool	21	1	0	6.93

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

116

Fouls

Frequently asked questions

Which team does R. Edwards play for?+

R. Edwards represents England.

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