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.

M. Demetriou

England

England36 yrs

Age

188 cm

Height

79 kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career clubs

Crewe

2023–2025

136 apps⚽ 15

Newport County

2021–2022

92 apps⚽ 7

Career transfers

Newport County Crewe
21 Jul 2023Free transfer
Shrewsbury Newport County
10 Jan 2017Free transfer
Cambridge United Shrewsbury
4 Jan 2016
Shrewsbury Cambridge United
1 Sept 2015Loan
Kidderminster Harriers Shrewsbury
1 Jul 2014Free transfer

Injury record

Calf Injury

Feb 2025 – Mar 2025

Injury

Aug 2021 – Sept 2021

Injury

Aug 2019 – Dec 2019

Competitions

Recent form

vs Cambridge United

League Two · 0–0

97'7.0

@ Chesterfield

League Two · 0–2

72'7.0

vs Milton Keynes Dons

League Two · 1–3

90'6.7

@ Grimsby

League Two · 2–3

⚽ 190'7.2

vs Salford City

League Two · 1–0

90'7.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Crewe	38	3	3	7.26
2024	Crewe	43	2	1	7.38
2023	Crewe	55	10	6	7.31
2022	Newport County	52	3	3	7.19
2021	Newport County	40	4	1	6.99

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

191

Fouls

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