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.

D. Ball

England

England30 yrs

Age

184 cm

Height

75 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career clubs

Cambridge United

2025

40 apps⚽ 2

Leyton Orient

2024

38 apps

Ipswich

2022–2024

35 apps⚽ 1

QPR

2021–2022

24 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Leyton Orient Cambridge United
1 Jul 2025Free transfer
QPR Ipswich
1 Jul 2022Free transfer
Aberdeen QPR
1 Jul 2019Free transfer
Rotherham Aberdeen
31 Aug 2017Loan
Peterborough Rotherham
1 Jul 2017
Rotherham Peterborough
3 Jan 2017Loan
Tottenham Rotherham
12 Aug 2016
Rangers Tottenham
1 Jul 2016
Tottenham Cambridge United
22 Jan 2015Loan

Competitions

League One· England

League Two· England

Championship· England

League Cup· England

FA Cup· England

EFL Trophy· England

Friendlies Clubs· World

Premier League· England

Recent form

@ Crewe

League Two · 0–0

97'7.2

vs Barrow

League Two · 3–0

🅰 190'7.5

vs Grimsby

League Two · 1–2

90'7.0

@ Bromley

League Two · 0–0

90'7.3

vs Notts County

League Two · 4–0

⚽ 190'7.6

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Cambridge United	40	2	2	6.92
2024	Leyton Orient	38	0	2	6.73
2023	Ipswich	16	0	0	6.74
2022	Ipswich	19	1	2	6.81
2021	QPR	24	1	1	6.73

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

261

Fouls

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