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.

R. Lamie

Scotland

Scotland32 yrs

Age

189 cm cm

Height

95 kg kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Scotland

Nationality

Career clubs

Hamilton Academical

2024

10 apps⚽ 1

Ross County

2024

3 apps

Motherwell

2021–2023

63 apps⚽ 4

Dundee Utd

2023

0 apps

Career transfers

Motherwell Ross County
1 Jul 2024Free transfer
Dundee Motherwell
1 Jun 2024
Motherwell Dundee
26 Aug 2023Loan
Livingston Motherwell
1 Jul 2020Free transfer
Morton Livingston
1 Jul 2018Free transfer

Competitions

Premiership· Scotland

League Cup· Scotland

Championship· Scotland

FA Cup· Scotland

UEFA Europa Conference League· World

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs Celtic

Premiership · 1–4

vs Heart Of Midlothian

Premiership · 2–2

@ ST Mirren

Premiership · 0–0

vs Kilmarnock

Premiership · 2–1

vs ST Mirren

Premiership · 1–3

77'6.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	Hamilton Academical	13	1	0	—
2023	Motherwell	1	0	1	—
2022	Motherwell	30	0	0	6.93
2021	Motherwell	32	4	2	6.83

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

109

Fouls

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