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.

P. O'Connor

Republic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland28 yrs

Age

191 cm

Height

77 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Republic of Ireland

Nationality

Career clubs

Reading

2025

37 apps⚽ 3

Lincoln

2022–2024

139 apps⚽ 7

Bradford

2021

49 apps⚽ 3

Career transfers

Lincoln Reading
1 Jul 2025Free transfer
Lincoln Reading
29 Jun 2025Free transfer
Bradford Lincoln
1 Jul 2022Free transfer
Leeds Bradford
1 Jul 2019Free transfer
Leeds Bradford
8 Jan 2019Loan
Leeds Blackpool
6 Jul 2018Loan

Injury record

Calf Injury

Aug 2025 – Sept 2025

Competitions

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs Blackpool

League One · 0–1

90'7.9

@ Rotherham

League One · 1–1

90'6.9

vs Cardiff

League One · 1–3

90'6.7

@ Doncaster

League One · 0–1

90'6.2

vs Lincoln

League One · 1–2

90'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Reading	37	3	0	6.94
2024	Lincoln	43	3	5	7.35
2023	Lincoln	43	2	2	7.12
2022	Lincoln	53	2	1	6.94
2021	Bradford	49	3	0	7.12

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

337

Fouls

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