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.

L. Appéré

Scotland

Scotland27 yrs

Age

185 cm

Height

82 kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

Scotland

Nationality

Career clubs

Cambridge United

2025

44 apps⚽ 8

Stevenage

2024

20 apps⚽ 1

Northampton

2021–2023

106 apps⚽ 18

Dundee Utd

2021

15 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Stevenage Cambridge United
29 Jul 2025Transfer
Northampton Stevenage
1 Jul 2024Free transfer
Dundee Utd Northampton
1 Jan 2022

Injury record

Hamstring

Sept 2025

Competitions

League Two· England

League One· England

Premiership· Scotland

Recent form

@ Crewe

League Two · 0–0

45'7.3

vs Barrow

League Two · 3–0

70'6.6

vs Grimsby

League Two · 1–2

73'6.0

@ Bromley

League Two · 0–0

39'6.0

vs Notts County

League Two · 4–0

26'5.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Cambridge United	44	8	2	6.50
2024	Stevenage	20	1	2	6.62
2023	Northampton	41	6	2	6.72
2022	Northampton	45	9	4	6.70
2021	Northampton	35	4	7	6.69

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

181

Fouls

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