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.

B. Dowd

USA

USA23 yrs

Age

190 cm

Height

80 kg

Weight

Goalkeeper

Typical role

USA

Nationality

Career clubs

FC Tulsa

2025

2 apps

Chicago Fire II

2024–2025

1 apps

Chicago Fire

2024–2025

0 apps

Nashville SC

2024

0 apps

Career transfers

Chicago Fire FC Cincinnati
19 Jan 2026Free transfer
Chicago FireDowd Bryan
30 Dec 2025Free transfer
Chicago Fire Cincinnati Riverhawks
30 Dec 2025Free transfer
Chicago Fire FC Cincinnati
30 Dec 2025Free transfer
FC Tulsa Chicago Fire
9 May 2025Return from loan
Chicago Fire FC Tulsa
6 Mar 2025Loan
Huntsville City Chicago Fire
1 Jan 2025Return from loan
Huntsville City Chicago Fire
30 Dec 2024Return from loan
Chicago Fire Huntsville City
27 Jun 2024Loan

Competitions

USL Championship· USA

MLS Next Pro· USA

Major League Soccer· USA

US Open Cup· USA

Leagues Cup· World

USL League One Cup· USA

Recent form

vs Universidad O&M

CONCACAF Champions League · 9–0

@ Universidad O&M

CONCACAF Champions League · 4–0

vs Philadelphia Union

Major League Soccer · 0–3

@ FC Cincinnati

Major League Soccer · 1–2

vs Charlotte

Major League Soccer · 3–2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	FC Tulsa	3	0	0	6.48
2024	Chicago Fire II	0	0	0	—

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