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.

M. Travers

Republic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland26 yrs

Age

191 cm

Height

82 kg

Weight

Goalkeeper

Typical role

Republic of Ireland

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Everton

2025

2 apps

Rep. Of Ireland

2025

1 apps

Career transfers

Bournemouth Everton
15 Jul 2025Transfer
Middlesbrough Bournemouth
1 Jul 2025
Bournemouth Middlesbrough
29 Jan 2025Loan
Stoke City Bournemouth
27 Oct 2023
Bournemouth Stoke City
27 Jul 2023Loan
Swindon Town Bournemouth
12 Feb 2021
Bournemouth Swindon Town
6 Jan 2021Loan

Injury record

Knock

Sept 2023

Injury

Sept 2020

Competitions

League Cup· England

Friendlies· World

Premier League· England

FA Cup· England

Recent form

@ Tottenham

Premier League · 0–1

vs Sunderland

Premier League · 1–3

@ Crystal Palace

Premier League · 2–2

vs Manchester City

Premier League · 3–3

@ West Ham

Premier League · 1–2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Everton	3	0	0	6.37

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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