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.

A. Ochoa

Republic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland19 yrs

Age

167 cm cm

Height

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Republic of Ireland

Nationality

Career clubs

Malaga

2023–2025

56 apps⚽ 1

Republic of Ireland U19

2025

5 apps⚽ 1

Republic of Ireland U17

2024–2025

4 apps

Málaga II

2023

16 apps⚽ 1

Injury record

Foot Injury

Apr 2025

Foot Injury

Apr 2025

Competitions

Segunda División· Spain

Tercera División RFEF - Promotion - Play-offs· Spain

Primera División RFEF - Play Offs· Spain

UEFA U19 Championship - Qualification· World

UEFA U17 Championship - Qualification· World

Copa del Rey· Spain

Recent form

@ Zaragoza

Segunda División · 2–0

29'6.9

vs Racing Santander

Segunda División · 1–1

12'6.6

@ AD Ceuta FC

Segunda División · 4–1

⚽ 127'7.5

vs Sporting Gijon

Segunda División · 2–1

21'6.5

@ Eibar

Segunda División · 4–2

11'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Malaga	25	2	3	6.62
2024	Malaga	31	0	0	6.63
2023	Málaga II	25	1	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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