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.

L. Cass

England

England25 yrs

Age

186 cm

Height

74 kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career clubs

Harrogate Town

2024–2025

98 apps⚽ 2

Grimsby

2024

3 apps⚽ 1

Port Vale

2021–2023

71 apps⚽ 2

Stockport County

2023

9 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Grimsby Harrogate Town
30 Jun 2025Free transfer
Grimsby Harrogate Town
2 Jun 2025Free transfer
Port Vale Grimsby
9 Jul 2024Free transfer
Port Vale Stockport County
1 Feb 2024Loan
Newcastle Port Vale
1 Jul 2022Free transfer
Port Vale Newcastle
28 Jan 2022
Newcastle Port Vale
11 Jul 2021Loan
Newcastle Hartlepool
30 Sept 2020Loan

Injury record

Ankle Injury

Sept 2025

Competitions

Recent form

vs Barnet

League Two · 1–2

90'6.7

@ Walsall

League Two · 2–0

58'7.5

vs Colchester

League Two · 1–0

90'6.9

@ Newport County

League Two · 1–2

20'6.9

@ Grimsby

League Two · 3–1

26'6.6

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Harrogate Town	28	0	1	6.75
2024	Harrogate Town	73	3	2	6.69
2023	Port Vale	29	2	0	6.66
2022	Port Vale	24	0	0	6.53
2021	Port Vale	27	1	1	6.70

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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