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. Shepherd

England

England25 yrs

Age

189 cm

Height

Defence

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career clubs

Barnsley

2023–2025

60 apps

Bradford

2024

49 apps⚽ 3

$Pontefract Collieries$

Pontefract Collieries

2022–2023

0 apps

Career transfers

Bradford Barnsley
1 Jul 2025Return from loan
Bradford Barnsley
30 May 2025Return from loan
Barnsley Bradford
1 Aug 2024Loan
Cheltenham Barnsley
1 Jul 2024
Barnsley Cheltenham
1 Feb 2024Loan
Pontefract Collieries Barnsley
4 Jul 2023Free transfer

Injury record

Inactive

Mar 2025

Red Card

Feb 2025

Competitions

Non League Div One - Play-offs· England

Recent form

@ Northampton

League One · 1–0

@ Luton

League One · 1–2

@ Stevenage

League One · 0–1

45'6.0

vs Bradford

League One · 2–2

@ Port Vale

League One · 0–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Barnsley	47	0	0	6.90
2024	Bradford	49	3	0	6.99
2023	Barnsley	13	0	1	6.88
2022	Pontefract Collieries	0	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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