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.

J. Shaughnessy

Republic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland33 yrs

Age

183 cm cm

Height

70 kg kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Republic of Ireland

Nationality

Career clubs

Newcastle Jets

2025

21 apps⚽ 1

Dundee

2023–2024

51 apps⚽ 6

ST Mirren

2021–2022

70 apps⚽ 5

Career transfers

Dundee Newcastle Jets
9 Jul 2025Free transfer
ST Mirren Dundee
1 Jul 2023Free transfer
Southend ST Mirren
20 Jul 2020Free transfer
St. Johnstone U21 Southend
1 Aug 2019Free transfer
Aberdeen ST Johnstone
1 Jul 2015
Falkirk Aberdeen
1 Jan 2015
Aberdeen Falkirk
1 Sept 2014Loan
Aberdeen Forfar Athletic
1 Aug 2011Loan

Competitions

Premiership· Scotland

A-League· Australia

League Cup· Scotland

FA Cup· Scotland

Recent form

vs Sydney

A-League · 1–1

120'7.9

@ Sydney

A-League · 1–1

75'7.9

vs Central Coast Mariners

A-League · 4–0

56'7.3

@ Macarthur

A-League · 2–3

45'6.3

@ Sydney

A-League · 2–1

90'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Newcastle Jets	21	1	0	6.96
2024	Dundee	13	2	1	7.22
2023	Dundee	38	4	1	7.04
2022	ST Mirren	28	1	2	6.78
2021	ST Mirren	42	4	0	7.06

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

103

Fouls

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