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.

D. Gallagher

Scotland

Scotland34 yrs

Age

196 cm cm

Height

93 kg kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Scotland

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Ross County

2025

5 apps

Dundee Utd

2023–2024

68 apps⚽ 2

ST Mirren

2022–2023

34 apps⚽ 2

Scotland

2021–2022

2 apps

Aberdeen

2021

30 apps

Career transfers

ST Mirren Dundee Utd
26 Jul 2023
Aberdeen ST Mirren
1 Jul 2022Free transfer
Motherwell Aberdeen
1 Jul 2021Free transfer
Livingston Motherwell
1 Jul 2019
Dundee Livingston
1 Jul 2014
Clyde Dundee
1 Jul 2012Free transfer

Competitions

Premiership· Scotland

Championship· Scotland

League Cup· Scotland

FA Cup· Scotland

UEFA Europa Conference League· World

Friendlies· World

Challenge Cup· Scotland

UEFA Nations League· World

Recent form

vs Aberdeen

Premiership · 2–1

⚽ 190'8.9

@ Rangers

Premiership · 1–3

90'6.6

vs ST Mirren

Premiership · 0–2

90'6.9

@ Hibernian

Premiership · 1–3

90'7.2

vs Celtic

Premiership · 0–5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Ross County	5	0	0	5.96
2024	Dundee Utd	40	2	2	7.07
2023	Dundee Utd	30	0	0	—
2022	ST Mirren	32	2	0	6.67
2021	Aberdeen	32	0	1	6.77

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

103

Fouls

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