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.

A. McCarey

Republic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland33 yrs

Age

189 cm cm

Height

93 kg kg

Weight

Goalkeeper

Typical role

Republic of Ireland

Nationality

Career clubs

Portadown

2024

36 apps

Glentoran

2021–2023

121 apps

Career transfers

Wolves Ross County
1 Jul 2016Free transfer
Bury Wolves
22 Nov 2015
Wolves Bury
23 Oct 2015Loan
Wolves Portsmouth
23 Sept 2015Loan
York Wolves
3 Jan 2014
Wolves York
28 Nov 2013Loan
Walsall Wolves
29 Mar 2013
Wolves Walsall
21 Feb 2013Loan
Wolves Walsall
16 Nov 2012Loan
Wolves AFC Telford United
21 Feb 2011Loan
—Wolves
1 Jan 2010

Competitions

Premiership· Northern-Ireland

Irish Cup· Northern-Ireland

League Cup· Northern-Ireland

UEFA Europa Conference League· World

Recent form

vs Arsenal

UEFA Europa League · 2–4

@ Molde

UEFA Europa League · 1–3

vs Rapid Vienna

UEFA Europa League · 1–3

@ Rapid Vienna

UEFA Europa League · 3–4

90'6.5

@ Arsenal

UEFA Europa League · 0–3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Rating
2024	Portadown	36	—
2023	Glentoran	40	—
2022	Glentoran	43	—
2021	Glentoran	38	—

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