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.

Barry Baggley

Midfield

Typical role

Career clubs

St Patrick's Athl.

2025

35 apps

Northern Ireland U21

2023–2025

7 apps

Waterford

2023–2024

52 apps⚽ 2

Fleetwood Town

2021–2023

0 apps

Northern Ireland

2022

0 apps

Altrincham

2021

2 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Fleetwood Town St Patrick's Athl.
31 Dec 2024Transfer
Fleetwood Town St Patrick's Athl.
3 Dec 2024
Waterford Fleetwood Town
1 Dec 2024
Fleetwood Town Waterford
18 Jan 2024Loan
Waterford Fleetwood Town
1 Dec 2023
Fleetwood Town Waterford
18 Jan 2023Loan
Altrincham Fleetwood Town
25 Nov 2021
Fleetwood Town Altrincham
26 Oct 2021Loan

Competitions

Premier Division· Ireland

First Division· Ireland

UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification· World

UEFA Europa Conference League· World

National League· England

UEFA Nations League· World

League Cup· England

Recent form

vs Drogheda United

Premier Division · 2–0

14'6.6

@ Derry City

Premier Division · 0–0

30'6.3

vs Shelbourne

Premier Division · 0–1

76'6.9

vs Waterford

Premier Division · 4–1

87'7.3

@ Sligo Rovers

Premier Division · 1–1

90'7.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	St Patrick's Athl.	38	0	4	6.87
2024	Waterford	19	0	1	6.84
2023	Waterford	37	2	0	—
2022	Fleetwood Town	0	0	0	—
2021	Altrincham	2	1	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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