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. Gordon

England

England31 yrs

Age

178 cm

Height

70 kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career clubs

Barrow

2021–2025

115 apps⚽ 31

Walsall

2023–2025

37 apps⚽ 3

Burton Albion

2023

27 apps

Career transfers

Walsall Barrow
1 Sept 2025Loan
Burton Albion Walsall
1 Jul 2024Free transfer
Burton Albion Walsall
11 Jan 2024Loan
Barrow Burton Albion
1 Jul 2023Free transfer
Walsall Barrow
1 Jul 2021Free transfer
Leicester Walsall
9 Aug 2018
Nantwich Town Leicester
1 Mar 2017

Injury record

Suspended

Apr 2019

Competitions

Recent form

vs Newport County

League Two · 1–2

77'5.9

@ Cambridge United

League Two · 0–3

83'6.2

vs Oldham

League Two · 3–2

⚽ 190'7.9

@ Barnet

League Two · 2–3

⚽ 190'7.2

vs Chesterfield

League Two · 0–1

55'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Barrow	32	9	0	6.54
2024	Walsall	15	2	1	6.93
2023	Walsall	48	1	1	6.71
2022	Barrow	41	15	4	6.92
2021	Barrow	43	7	3	6.80

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

427

Fouls

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