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. Gbode

England

England21 yrs

Age

180 cm

Height

Forward — left

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career clubs

Gillingham

2021–2025

55 apps⚽ 4

Luton

2025

8 apps

Maidstone Utd

2023

3 apps

Aveley

2023

3 apps⚽ 1

Hastings United

2022

1 apps

Career transfers

Luton Woking
21 Jan 2026Loan
Gillingham Luton
1 Sept 2025Transfer
Aveley Gillingham
14 Mar 2024
Gillingham Aveley
1 Dec 2023Loan
Maidstone Utd Gillingham
5 Nov 2023
Gillingham Maidstone Utd
4 Oct 2023Loan
Hastings United Gillingham
21 Nov 2022
Gillingham Hastings United
10 Nov 2022Loan

Injury record

Red Card

May 2025

Injury

Feb 2025

Injury

Jul 2022 – Aug 2022

Competitions

National League - North - Play-offs· England

FA Cup· England

Recent form

vs Exeter City

EFL Trophy · 4–0

31'6.6

@ Cambridge United

EFL Trophy · 1–3

11'6.7

@ Stevenage

League One · 0–2

22'6.3

@ Blackpool

League One · 2–2

33'6.2

vs Doncaster

League One · 1–0

16'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Gillingham	13	1	0	6.56
2024	Gillingham	39	3	1	6.67
2023	Aveley	10	1	0	6.50
2022	Hastings United	5	0	0	6.45
2021	Gillingham	3	0	0	6.30

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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