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. Hamilton

Scotland

Scotland31 yrs

Age

190 cm

Height

75 kg

Weight

Goalkeeper

Typical role

Scotland

Nationality

Career clubs

Livingston

2022–2025

8 apps

Ross County

2024

6 apps

Morton

2021

44 apps

Career transfers

Ross County Livingston
30 Jan 2025Free transfer
Livingston Ross County
4 Jul 2024Free transfer
Morton Livingston
19 Aug 2022Free transfer
Dundee Morton
1 Jul 2021
Heart Of Midlothian Dundee
1 Jul 2018
Stenhousemuir Heart Of Midlothian
16 Aug 2014
Heart Of Midlothian Stenhousemuir
25 Jul 2014Loan
East Fife Heart Of Midlothian
1 Jul 2014
Heart Of Midlothian East Fife
28 Mar 2014Loan

Injury record

Injury

Jan 2024 – Feb 2024

Injury

Mar 2021 – Jul 2021

Injury

Dec 2018 – May 2019

Competitions

Championship· Scotland

Premiership· Scotland

League Cup· Scotland

FA Cup· Scotland

Challenge Cup· Scotland

Türkiye Kupası· Turkey

Recent form

vs Kilmarnock

Premiership · 1–4

@ Dundee Utd

Premiership · 0–0

@ Dundee

Premiership · 0–3

vs Aberdeen

Premiership · 2–2

@ ST Mirren

Premiership · 2–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Rating
2025	Livingston	0	—
2024	Ross County	6	6.85
2023	Livingston	5	7.47
2022	Livingston	3	6.40
2021	Morton	44	—

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