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.

Defender#5

M. Boxall

New ZealandNew Zealand37 yrs

Age

191 cm

Height

95 kg

Weight

Defender

Position

Defence — centre

Typical role

New Zealand

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Minnesota United FC

2021–2025

170 apps⚽ 4

New Zealand

2021–2025

24 apps

New Zealand U23

2024

3 apps

Career transfers

Supersport United Minnesota United FC
12 Jul 2017
Vancouver Whitecaps Wellington Phoenix
23 Jun 2012Free transfer

Honours

MLS All-Star

Winner

World · 1× (2025)

Cup

Winner

South Africa · 2× (2016/2017, 2015/2016)

US Open Cup

Runner-up

USA · 1× (2019)

League Cup

Runner-up

South Africa · 1× (2016)

Canadian Championship

Runner-up

Canada · 2× (2012, 2011)

Injury record

International duty

Mar 2025

Yellow Cards

Oct 2024

Yellow Cards

Jul 2024

Yellow Cards

Jul 2024

Red Card

Jul 2023

International duty

Oct 2021

Muscle Injury

Jul 2021 – Aug 2021

Yellow Cards

Sept 2018

International duty

Mar 2018

International duty

Oct 2017

13 recorded match-day injury flags in the corpus.

Competitions

Major League Soccer· USA

World Cup - Qualification Intercontinental Play-offs· World

Recent form

@ Iran

World Cup · 2–2

90'6.7

vs Real Salt Lake

Major League Soccer

98'7.0

@ New England Revolution

Major League Soccer · 1–2

72'6.2

vs Colorado Rapids

Major League Soccer · 0–1

45'6.5

vs Austin

Major League Soccer · 2–2

8'7.0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Minnesota United FC	42	1	1	7.01
2024	Minnesota United FC	43	1	0	6.76
2023	Minnesota United FC	45	2	0	6.81
2022	Minnesota United FC	38	0	0	6.76
2021	Minnesota United FC	29	0	1	6.82

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

271

Fouls

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