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.

R. Hendry

Scotland

Scotland28 yrs

Age

178 cm cm

Height

73 kg kg

Weight

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Scotland

Nationality

Career clubs

Mansfield Town

2025

35 apps⚽ 3

Tranmere

2022–2024

97 apps⚽ 9

Forest Green

2021–2022

66 apps⚽ 5

Career transfers

Tranmere Mansfield Town
1 Jul 2025Free transfer
Tranmere Mansfield Town
29 Jun 2025Free transfer
Tranmere Mansfield Town
1 Jun 2025Free transfer
Forest Green Tranmere
1 Jul 2023Free transfer
Tranmere Forest Green
1 Jun 2023
Forest Green Tranmere
31 Jan 2023Loan
Raith Rovers Forest Green
1 Jul 2021Free transfer
Celtic Raith Rovers
28 Sept 2018Loan
Celtic Raith Rovers
2 Jan 2018Loan

Competitions

Recent form

vs Cardiff

League One · 5–4

84'6.7

@ Peterborough

League One · 0–0

90'6.9

@ Huddersfield

League One · 4–1

⚽ 190'7.7

@ Stockport County

League One · 1–0

90'7.2

vs Luton

League One · 2–2

89'6.6

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Mansfield Town	35	3	2	6.73
2024	Tranmere	29	3	4	7.01
2023	Tranmere	49	5	4	7.17
2022	Forest Green	50	2	1	6.86
2021	Forest Green	35	4	3	7.05

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

162

Fouls

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