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.

K. Sadlier

Republic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland31 yrs

Age

178 cm

Height

66 kg

Weight

Midfield — left

Typical role

Republic of Ireland

Nationality

Career clubs

Wycombe

2023–2024

56 apps⚽ 5

Bolton

2022–2023

36 apps⚽ 5

Leyton Orient

2022

18 apps⚽ 1

Rotherham

2021

21 apps⚽ 6

Career transfers

Wycombe Sporting JAX
20 Jan 2026Free transfer
Bolton Wycombe
4 Sept 2023Free transfer
Leyton Orient Bolton
1 Jul 2023
Bolton Leyton Orient
27 Jan 2023Loan
Rotherham Bolton
28 Jan 2022Free transfer
Doncaster Rotherham
11 Aug 2020Free transfer
Cork City Doncaster
1 Jan 2019Free transfer
Peterborough Sligo Rovers
11 Jan 2016
FC Halifax Town Peterborough
10 Jan 2016
Peterborough FC Halifax Town
9 Oct 2015Loan
ST Mirren Peterborough
20 Jul 2015Free transfer

Competitions

Recent form

@ Charlton

League One · 0–1

9'6.5

vs Charlton

League One · 0–0

vs Stockport County

League One · 1–3

25'6.3

@ Leyton Orient

League One · 0–1

12'6.5

@ Bolton

League One · 2–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	Wycombe	17	2	3	6.84
2023	Wycombe	39	3	3	6.74
2022	Leyton Orient	54	6	6	6.65
2021	Rotherham	21	6	1	6.83

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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