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. Beesley

England

England29 yrs

Age

185 cm

Height

67 kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career clubs

Burton Albion

2024–2025

76 apps⚽ 20

Blackpool

2021–2024

83 apps⚽ 16

Rochdale

2021

26 apps⚽ 12

Career transfers

Blackpool Burton Albion
20 Jul 2025Transfer
Blackpool Dinamo Tirana
25 Jun 2025Transfer
Blackpool Burton Albion
25 Jun 2025Transfer
Rochdale Blackpool
10 Jan 2022
Salford City Solihull Moors
7 Oct 2019
Bradford (Park Avenue)Salford City
1 Jul 2019
Salford City Bradford (Park Avenue)
26 Jul 2018Loan
Boston United Salford City
28 Apr 2018
Salford City Boston United
1 Mar 2018Loan
Chesterfield Salford City
1 Jul 2017Free transfer

Competitions

League One· England

FA Cup· England

League Two· England

Championship· England

League Cup· England

EFL Trophy· England

Recent form

@ Leyton Orient

League One · 2–2

🅰 189'6.2

vs Exeter City

League One · 1–1

90'6.9

@ Peterborough

League One · 1–1

90'5.6

vs AFC Wimbledon

League One · 1–0

90'7.3

@ Mansfield Town

League One · 0–0

90'5.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Burton Albion	47	13	9	6.85
2024	Burton Albion	63	9	3	6.95
2023	Blackpool	37	12	1	7.19
2022	Blackpool	6	0	0	6.49
2021	Rochdale	32	14	3	7.12

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

209

Fouls

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