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.

J. Labadie

England

England35 yrs

Age

188 cm

Height

89 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career transfers

Walsall Solihull Moors
18 Jul 2023Free transfer
Newport County Walsall
1 Jul 2021Free transfer
Dagenham & Redbridge Newport County
1 Jul 2016Free transfer
Torquay Dagenham & Redbridge
8 Jul 2014Free transfer
Notts County Torquay
1 Feb 2014
Notts County Torquay
3 Jan 2014Loan
Torquay Notts County
3 Apr 2013
Notts County Torquay
7 Mar 2013Loan
Tranmere Notts County
9 Jul 2012Free transfer
West Brom Tranmere
1 Jul 2010Free transfer
West Brom Tranmere
24 Mar 2010Loan
West Brom Cheltenham
20 Nov 2009Loan
West Brom Shrewsbury
3 Aug 2009Loan

Injury record

Injury

Aug 2022 – Mar 2023

Injury

Aug 2019

Recent form

@ Crewe

League Two · 0–2

33'5.3

vs Carlisle

League Two · 0–0

25'6.3

@ Rochdale

League Two · 2–4

26'6.3

vs Sutton Utd

League Two · 1–1

14'6.2

@ AFC Wimbledon

League Two · 0–2

13'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2022	Walsall	5	0	0	6.16
2021	Walsall	40	0	1	6.87
2020	Newport County	44	6	0	6.79
2019	Newport County	24	2	0	6.93
2018	Newport County	6	0	0	6.65
2017	Newport County	5	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

338

Fouls

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