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.

G. Carey

Republic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland36 yrs

Player

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20 May 1989

Born

Age

183 cm cm

Height

74 kg kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Republic of Ireland

Nationality

Career transfers

Livingston Dunfermline
28 Jan 2026Loan
ST Johnstone Livingston
1 Jul 2025Free transfer
CSKA Sofia ST Johnstone
1 Jul 2022Free transfer
Plymouth CSKA Sofia
11 Jun 2019Free transfer
Ross County Plymouth
3 Jul 2015Free transfer
ST Mirren Ross County
30 Jul 2013Free transfer
Celtic ST Mirren
8 Jul 2011
Celtic Huddersfield
1 May 2010Loan
Celtic ST Mirren
1 Feb 2010Loan
Celtic Bohemians
1 Mar 2009Loan

Injury record

Suspended

Nov 2017

Suspended

Sept 2017

Recent form

@ ST Mirren

Premiership · 0–1

vs Dundee

Premiership · 2–2

@ Motherwell

Premiership · 0–3

vs Aberdeen

Premiership · 0–1

17'6.0

@ Rangers

Premiership · 1–2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Livingston	16	1	1	6.69
2024	ST Johnstone	37	4	3	6.97
2023	ST Johnstone	36	2	9	7.08
2022	ST Johnstone	32	3	2	6.69
2021	CSKA Sofia	5	1	0	7.46
2020	CSKA Sofia	5	0	0	6.90
2016	Plymouth	1	0	0	6.50

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

Frequently asked questions

Which team does G. Carey play for?+

G. Carey represents Republic of Ireland.

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