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.

R. Curtis

Republic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland30 yrs

Age

182 cm

Height

77 kg

Weight

Midfield — left

Typical role

Republic of Ireland

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Port Vale

2022–2025

79 apps⚽ 9

Plymouth

2025

23 apps⚽ 2

Portsmouth

2021–2023

59 apps⚽ 15

AFC Wimbledon

2023

17 apps⚽ 5

Rep. Of Ireland

2021

1 apps

Career transfers

Port Vale Plymouth
9 Jan 2026Transfer
AFC Wimbledon Port Vale
1 Jul 2024Free transfer
Derry City Portsmouth
9 Jun 2018

Injury record

Red Card

Feb 2025 – Mar 2025

Competitions

Recent form

@ Northampton

League One · 3–2

87'6.3

vs Port Vale

League One · 2–1

66'6.9

@ Bradford

League One · 1–1

90'6.7

@ AFC Wimbledon

League One · 3–1

69'7.2

vs Exeter City

League One · 2–2

90'5.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Plymouth	27	2	8	6.79
2024	Port Vale	48	7	6	6.90
2023	AFC Wimbledon	17	5	2	6.98
2022	Port Vale	38	7	2	6.84
2021	Portsmouth	49	10	8	7.08

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

375

Fouls

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