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.

A. MacDonald

Scotland

Scotland36 yrs

Age

170 cm

Height

72 kg

Weight

Midfield — left

Typical role

Scotland

Nationality

Career clubs

Rotherham

2024

74 apps⚽ 3

Stevenage

2023

44 apps⚽ 2

Gillingham

2021–2022

64 apps⚽ 3

Career transfers

RotherhamMacDonald Alex
29 Jun 2025Free transfer
Stevenage Rotherham
1 Jul 2024Free transfer
Gillingham Stevenage
1 Jul 2023Free transfer
Mansfield Town Gillingham
14 Aug 2020Free transfer
Oxford United Mansfield Town
31 Jan 2017Free transfer
Burton Albion Oxford United
2 Feb 2015
Burnley Burton Albion
31 Jan 2013Loan
Burnley Plymouth
31 Aug 2012Loan
Burnley Plymouth
31 Jan 2012Loan
Burnley Inverness CT
31 Jan 2011Loan

Injury record

Suspended

Oct 2014

Competitions

Recent form

vs Cambridge United

League One · 2–1

39'6.3

@ Burton Albion

League One · 2–4

45'6.6

vs Charlton

League One · 4–2

⚽ 190'7.9

vs Bolton

League One · 3–1

67'6.6

@ Huddersfield

League One · 0–0

58'7.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	Rotherham	74	3	7	6.85
2023	Stevenage	44	2	2	6.75
2022	Gillingham	56	2	8	6.76
2021	Gillingham	8	1	1	7.11

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

131

Fouls

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