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.

C. Grant

Republic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland24 yrs

Age

185 cm

Height

70 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Republic of Ireland

Nationality

Career clubs

Notts County

2024–2025

113 apps⚽ 11

Milton Keynes Dons

2022–2024

52 apps⚽ 4

Barnsley

2023–2024

14 apps⚽ 1

Rochdale

2021

38 apps⚽ 4

Career transfers

Milton Keynes Dons Notts County
9 Aug 2024
Barnsley Milton Keynes Dons
1 Jul 2024
Milton Keynes Dons Barnsley
1 Feb 2024Loan
Rochdale Milton Keynes Dons
24 Jun 2022
Sheffield Wednesday Rochdale
1 Feb 2021

Injury record

Illness

Aug 2021

Competitions

Recent form

vs Chesterfield

League Two · 0–0

11'6.5

@ Chesterfield

League Two · 1–0

22'6.3

vs Bristol Rovers

League Two · 1–1

59'6.6

@ Colchester

League Two · 1–0

90'6.5

vs Barnet

League Two · 1–2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Notts County	44	3	3	6.63
2024	Notts County	69	8	6	6.85
2023	Milton Keynes Dons	28	1	5	6.78
2022	Milton Keynes Dons	38	4	5	6.75
2021	Rochdale	38	4	4	6.81

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

106

Fouls

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