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. Iacovitti

Defence

Typical role

Career clubs

ST Mirren

2024–2025

20 apps⚽ 1

Port Vale

2023–2024

38 apps⚽ 1

Ross County

2021–2022

74 apps⚽ 8

Career transfers

ST Mirren Ross County
8 Aug 2025Free transfer
ST Mirren Ross County
6 Aug 2025Free transfer
Port Vale ST Mirren
16 Jul 2024
Ross County Port Vale
1 Jul 2023Free transfer
Oldham Ross County
1 Jul 2020Free transfer
Nottingham Forest Oldham
1 Jul 2019Free transfer
Nottingham Forest U23 Oldham
28 Jan 2019Loan
Forest Green Nottingham Forest
4 Jan 2018
Nottingham Forest Forest Green
31 Jul 2017Loan
Mansfield Town Nottingham Forest
2 Jan 2017
Nottingham Forest Mansfield Town
31 Aug 2016Loan

Injury record

Suspended

Nov 2016

Competitions

Premiership· Scotland

UEFA Europa Conference League· World

Recent form

@ Celtic

Premiership · 1–1

8'6.2

vs Hibernian

Premiership · 2–2

@ Dundee Utd

Premiership · 2–0

18'6.7

vs Aberdeen

Premiership · 1–0

vs Rangers

Premiership · 2–2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	ST Mirren	4	0	0	—
2024	ST Mirren	16	1	0	6.75
2023	Port Vale	38	1	0	6.70
2022	Ross County	41	4	0	6.92
2021	Ross County	33	4	2	6.79

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

154

Fouls

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