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.

C. Dunne

Republic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland32 yrs

Age

188 cm cm

Height

87 kg kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Republic of Ireland

Nationality

Career clubs

ST Mirren

2021–2024

95 apps⚽ 1

Coleraine FC

2024

16 apps

Career transfers

ST Mirren Coleraine FC
2 Feb 2025Transfer
Motherwell ST Mirren
1 Jul 2021Free transfer
Oldham Motherwell
1 Jul 2017Free transfer
Blackpool Oldham
12 Aug 2016Free transfer
Crawley Town Blackpool
1 Jun 2016
Blackpool Crawley Town
1 Mar 2016Loan
Wycombe Blackpool
1 Jun 2014
Blackpool Wycombe
24 Aug 2013Loan
Wycombe Blackpool
22 Aug 2013
Staines Town Wycombe
1 Dec 2011
Wycombe Staines Town
14 Oct 2011Loan

Injury record

Suspended

Feb 2015 – Mar 2015

Suspended

Oct 2013

Suspended

Oct 2013

Suspended

Aug 2013 – Sept 2013

Competitions

Premiership· Scotland

Premiership· Northern-Ireland

League Cup· Scotland

FA Cup· Scotland

Recent form

vs ST Johnstone

Premiership · 3–1

45'6.7

@ Rangers

Premiership · 1–2

90'7.3

@ Heart Of Midlothian

Premiership · 0–4

90'5.9

vs Dundee Utd

Premiership · 0–1

82'6.6

@ Motherwell

Premiership · 1–2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2024	Coleraine FC	20	0	6.63
2023	ST Mirren	26	1	6.62
2022	ST Mirren	37	0	6.56
2021	ST Mirren	28	0	6.68

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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