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.

S. McLaughlin

Republic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland35 yrs

Age

178 cm

Height

76 kg

Weight

Midfield — left

Typical role

Republic of Ireland

Nationality

Career clubs

Mansfield Town

2021–2025

204 apps⚽ 15

Career transfers

Southend Mansfield Town
11 Sept 2020Free transfer
Nottingham Forest Southend
28 Aug 2015
Nottingham Forest Southend
1 Mar 2015Loan
Nottingham Forest Notts County
29 Sept 2014Loan
Bristol City Nottingham Forest
3 Jan 2014
Nottingham Forest Bristol City
2 Sept 2013Loan
Derry City Nottingham Forest
3 Jan 2013

Injury record

Inactive

Apr 2025

Injury

Mar 2025

Competitions

Recent form

vs Cardiff

League One · 5–4

18'6.5

@ Peterborough

League One · 0–0

78'7.2

@ Huddersfield

League One · 4–1

85'6.9

@ Stockport County

League One · 1–0

34'6.7

vs Luton

League One · 2–2

79'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Mansfield Town	50	3	3	6.87
2024	Mansfield Town	45	2	4	6.90
2023	Mansfield Town	28	1	1	6.86
2022	Mansfield Town	31	1	2	6.93
2021	Mansfield Town	50	8	10	7.21

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

160

Fouls

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