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.

E. Pye

England

England23 yrs

Age

183 cm

Height

Defence — left

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career clubs

Stockport County

2021–2025

144 apps⚽ 2

Gateshead

2022

45 apps⚽ 1

Spennymoor Town

2021

23 apps

Career transfers

Gateshead Stockport County
12 May 2023
Stockport County Gateshead
23 Jul 2022Loan
Stockport County Spennymoor Town
8 Jan 2022Loan

Injury record

Red Card

Mar 2025 – Apr 2025

Inactive

Feb 2025

Competitions

League One· England

National League· England

League Two· England

National League - South· England

Recent form

@ Bolton

League One · 1–4

90'6.2

vs Stevenage

League One · 2–0

90'7.2

@ Stevenage

League One · 1–0

90'7.2

@ Barnsley

League One · 3–1

90'7.0

vs Port Vale

League One · 1–2

90'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Stockport County	50	0	1	7.03
2024	Stockport County	49	1	3	7.06
2023	Stockport County	42	1	1	6.90
2022	Gateshead	45	1	0	—
2021	Spennymoor Town	26	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

128

Fouls

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