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.

Liam Kelly

Republic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland30 yrs

Age

178 cm

Height

74 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Republic of Ireland

Nationality

Career clubs

Milton Keynes Dons

2024–2025

128 apps⚽ 3

Crawley Town

2023–2024

45 apps⚽ 6

Rochdale

2021–2022

77 apps⚽ 8

Career transfers

Crawley Town Milton Keynes Dons
4 Jul 2024
Rochdale Crawley Town
1 Jul 2023Free transfer
Oxford United Rochdale
24 Aug 2021Free transfer
Feyenoord Oxford United
8 Jan 2020Loan
Reading Feyenoord
8 Jul 2019Free transfer
Bath City Reading
1 Jul 2016
Reading Bath City
12 Feb 2016Loan

Injury record

Knock

Nov 2019 – Dec 2019

Competitions

Recent form

@ Fleetwood Town

League Two · 1–1

82'7.3

vs Tranmere

League Two · 3–0

🅰 180'7.2

@ Crewe

League Two · 3–1

🅰 184'7.3

vs Bromley

League Two · 2–1

70'6.3

@ Oldham

League Two · 1–1

74'6.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Milton Keynes Dons	49	1	9	7.05
2024	Milton Keynes Dons	79	2	8	6.94
2023	Crawley Town	45	6	13	7.20
2022	Rochdale	41	2	5	6.91
2021	Rochdale	36	6	3	7.16

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

241

Fouls

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