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.

G. Kilkenny

Republic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland25 yrs

Player

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1 February 2000

Born

Age

170 cm

Height

Midfield

Typical role

Republic of Ireland

Nationality

Career transfers

Bournemouth Swindon Town
29 Aug 2024
Fleetwood Town Bournemouth
1 Jul 2024
Bournemouth Fleetwood Town
1 Feb 2024Loan
Charlton Bournemouth
1 Jul 2023
Bournemouth Charlton
31 Jan 2023Loan
Stoke City Bournemouth
30 Jan 2023
Bournemouth Stoke City
2 Jul 2022Loan

Injury record

Hip Injury

Aug 2025

Recent form

@ Cambridge United

League Two · 1–1

59'6.7

vs Fleetwood Town

League Two · 1–1

76'6.5

@ Tranmere

League Two · 1–0

67'6.9

@ Gillingham

League Two · 2–0

90'6.7

vs Milton Keynes Dons

League Two · 1–2

90'7.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Swindon Town	45	1	1	6.87
2024	Bournemouth	1	0	0	—
2024	Swindon Town	46	1	1	6.91
2023	Bournemouth	11	0	0	6.70
2023	Fleetwood Town	16	1	2	6.96
2022	Stoke City	14	0	0	7.05
2022	Charlton	13	0	0	6.76
2021	Bournemouth	25	0	1	6.85
2020	Bournemouth	24	0	0	6.50
2020	Oldham	1	0	0	7.20
2019	Bournemouth	2	0	0	6.50

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

120

Fouls

Frequently asked questions

Which team does G. Kilkenny play for?+

G. Kilkenny represents Republic of Ireland.

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