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.

Matthew Davies

MalaysiaMalaysia31 yrs

Age

180 cm

Height

75 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Malaysia

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Johor Darul Takzim FC

2021–2024

112 apps⚽ 2

Malaysia

2022–2024

19 apps

Career transfers

Pahang Johor Darul Takzim FC
17 Feb 2020

Competitions

Super League· Malaysia

AFC Champions League Elite· World

FA Cup· Malaysia

World Cup - Qualification Asia· World

Asian Cup - Qualification· World

Friendlies· World

Malaysia Cup· Malaysia

Asian Cup· World

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs Buriram United

AFC Champions League Elite · 0–1

@ Buriram United

AFC Champions League Elite · 0–0

vs Pohang Steelers

AFC Champions League Elite · 5–2

@ Central Coast Mariners

AFC Champions League Elite · 2–1

vs Ulsan Hyundai FC

AFC Champions League Elite · 3–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2024	Johor Darul Takzim FC	37	0	7.13
2023	Johor Darul Takzim FC	36	1	6.45
2022	Johor Darul Takzim FC	38	0	6.67
2021	Johor Darul Takzim FC	20	1	6.88

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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