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. McCann

Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland23 yrs

Age

173 cm cm

Height

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Northern Ireland

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Barrow

2025

36 apps⚽ 5

Northern Ireland U21

2023–2025

4 apps

Forest Green

2022–2024

93 apps⚽ 15

Rangers

2021–2022

8 apps

Rangers U21

2021–2022

6 apps⚽ 15

Northern Ireland

2022

0 apps

Career transfers

Forest Green Barrow
29 Sept 2025Free transfer
Forest Green Barrow
9 Aug 2025Free transfer
Rangers Forest Green
24 Jan 2023

Competitions

League Two· England

National League· England

Challenge Cup· Scotland

FA Cup· England

EFL Trophy· England

UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification· World

Premiership· Scotland

UEFA Champions League· World

UEFA Europa League· World

UEFA Nations League· World

Recent form

vs Newport County

League Two · 1–2

⚽ 190'7.6

@ Cambridge United

League Two · 0–3

60'6.6

vs Walsall

League Two · 1–3

90'6.6

vs Oldham

League Two · 3–2

90'7.9

@ Barnet

League Two · 2–3

90'6.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Barrow	39	5	1	6.99
2024	Forest Green	43	11	0	—
2023	Forest Green	48	4	2	6.97
2022	Rangers U21	9	5	0	6.30
2021	Rangers U21	8	10	0	6.85

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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