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. Gallagher

Republic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland29 yrs

Age

175 cm

Height

72 kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Republic of Ireland

Nationality

Career clubs

Austin

2021–2025

169 apps⚽ 14

MLS All-Stars

2023

1 apps

Career transfers

Aberdeen Atlanta United FC
1 Jul 2020
Atlanta United FC Aberdeen
1 Jul 2019Loan

Honours

MLS All-Star

Runner-up

World · 1× (2023)

Injury record

Thigh Injury

May 2024 – Jun 2024

3 recorded match-day injury flags in the corpus.

Competitions

Major League Soccer· USA

Leagues Cup· World

US Open Cup· USA

MLS All-Star· USA

Friendlies Clubs· World

CONCACAF Champions League· World

Recent form

@ St. Louis City

Major League Soccer

90'6.2

vs Sporting Kansas City

Major League Soccer · 1–2

30'6.2

@ San Diego

Major League Soccer · 0–5

90'5.9

@ Minnesota United FC

Major League Soccer · 2–2

70'5.9

vs St. Louis City

Major League Soccer · 2–0

96'7.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Austin	35	2	0	6.82
2024	Austin	35	3	3	6.92
2023	Austin	37	5	4	6.80
2022	Austin	36	1	3	6.72
2021	Austin	27	3	1	6.72

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

135

Fouls

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