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.

S. Lawless

Scotland

Scotland34 yrs

Age

165 cm cm

Height

60 kg kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Scotland

Nationality

Career clubs

Partick

2022–2024

97 apps⚽ 12

Dunfermline

2021

18 apps⚽ 3

Motherwell

2021

6 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Motherwell Dunfermline
1 Jan 2022
Burton Albion Motherwell
15 Jan 2021Free transfer
Livingston Burton Albion
13 Jul 2020Free transfer
Partick Livingston
1 Aug 2018Free transfer
Motherwell Partick
1 Jul 2012Free transfer
Motherwell Albion Rovers
17 Oct 2011Loan
Motherwell Albion Rovers
1 Sept 2010Loan
Motherwell Annan Athletic
22 Jul 2010Loan

Competitions

Championship· Scotland

League Cup· Scotland

FA Cup· Scotland

Challenge Cup· Scotland

Premiership· Scotland

Recent form

@ Livingston

Premiership · 2–1

@ ST Johnstone

Premiership · 1–1

🅰 119'7.3

vs Hibernian

Premiership · 2–3

12'6.7

vs Ross County

Premiership · 1–2

30'6.6

@ Dundee Utd

Premiership · 2–2

64'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	Partick	14	0	0	—
2023	Partick	41	5	0	—
2022	Partick	42	7	0	—
2021	Dunfermline	24	4	1	6.95

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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