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. McDonald

England

England34 yrs

Age

188 cm

Height

82 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career clubs

Notts County

2024–2025

85 apps⚽ 2

Harrogate Town

2023

26 apps⚽ 1

Crewe

2022

35 apps⚽ 2

Carlisle

2021

35 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Harrogate Town Notts County
24 Jun 2024
Crewe Harrogate Town
1 Jul 2023Free transfer
Carlisle Crewe
1 Jul 2022Free transfer
AFC Wimbledon Carlisle
3 Aug 2020Free transfer
Coventry AFC Wimbledon
2 Aug 2018
Northampton Coventry
9 Jun 2017
AFC Telford United Northampton
1 Jul 2015Free transfer
Oldham Colwyn Bay
16 Jul 2011Free transfer

Injury record

Injury

Feb 2025

Competitions

Recent form

vs Chesterfield

League Two · 0–0

90'7.5

@ Chesterfield

League Two · 1–0

90'7.0

vs Bristol Rovers

League Two · 1–1

90'6.9

@ Colchester

League Two · 1–0

90'7.0

vs Barnet

League Two · 1–2

90'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Notts County	23	0	0	6.90
2024	Notts County	62	2	1	6.95
2023	Harrogate Town	26	1	0	6.90
2022	Crewe	35	2	1	6.97
2021	Carlisle	35	1	1	6.81

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

115

Fouls

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