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.

O. Bailey

England

England26 yrs

Age

178 cm

Height

75 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career clubs

Stockport County

2024–2025

92 apps⚽ 9

Salford City

2022–2023

22 apps

Birmingham

2021–2022

0 apps

Livingston

2021

35 apps⚽ 3

Career transfers

Salford City Stockport County
9 Jan 2024
Stockport County Salford City
3 Jan 2024
Salford City Stockport County
1 Sept 2023Loan
Birmingham Salford City
1 Sept 2022
Livingston Birmingham
1 Jun 2022
Birmingham Livingston
9 Aug 2021Loan
Forest Green Birmingham
1 Jun 2021
Birmingham Forest Green
16 Oct 2020Loan
Forest Green Birmingham
1 Aug 2020
Birmingham Forest Green
24 Jan 2020Loan
Gloucester City Birmingham
1 Jul 2019

Injury record

Arm Injury

Aug 2025 – Sept 2025

Competitions

League One· England

Premiership· Scotland

Championship· England

Recent form

@ Bolton

League One · 1–4

🅰 190'6.2

vs Stevenage

League One · 2–0

🅰 188'7.7

@ Stevenage

League One · 1–0

90'6.6

@ Barnsley

League One · 3–1

🅰 189'6.9

vs Port Vale

League One · 1–2

⚽ 190'7.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Stockport County	52	6	3	6.78
2024	Stockport County	40	3	3	6.68
2023	Salford City	1	0	0	—
2022	Salford City	21	0	1	6.66
2021	Livingston	35	3	2	6.71

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

144

Fouls

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