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.

E. Hamilton

Scotland

Scotland27 yrs

Age

187 cm

Height

75 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Scotland

Nationality

Career clubs

Lincoln

2023–2025

86 apps⚽ 3

Dundee

2025

31 apps⚽ 1

Accrington ST

2021–2022

85 apps⚽ 12

Peterborough

2021

3 apps

Career transfers

Lincoln Dundee
26 Aug 2025Transfer
Accrington ST Lincoln
1 Aug 2023
Peterborough Accrington ST
3 Sept 2021
Manchester United Peterborough
13 Aug 2020Free transfer
Manchester United Bolton
6 Jan 2020Loan
Manchester United Southend
16 Aug 2019Loan
Manchester United Rochdale
11 Jan 2019Loan

Injury record

Suspended

Oct 2019 – Nov 2019

Suspended

Mar 2019

Competitions

League One· England

Premiership· Scotland

EFL Trophy· England

FA Cup· England

League Cup· England

Championship· England

League Two· England

Recent form

vs Aberdeen

Premiership · 3–2

77'6.3

vs Livingston

Premiership · 3–0

90'6.3

vs ST Mirren

Premiership · 1–0

90'7.0

@ Dundee Utd

Premiership · 0–3

90'7.0

@ Kilmarnock

Premiership · 2–2

90'7.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Dundee	37	1	0	6.80
2024	Lincoln	43	0	1	6.74
2023	Lincoln	37	3	1	6.93
2022	Accrington ST	42	5	0	6.80
2021	Accrington ST	46	7	2	7.01

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

355

Fouls

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