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.

P. Omochere

Republic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland25 yrs

Age

187 cm

Height

79 kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

Republic of Ireland

Nationality

Career clubs

Bristol Rovers

2024–2025

39 apps⚽ 6

Fleetwood Town

2022–2024

71 apps⚽ 13

Bohemians

2021–2022

43 apps⚽ 10

Career transfers

Fleetwood Town Bristol Rovers
19 Jul 2024Transfer
Bohemians Fleetwood Town
21 Jul 2022

Injury record

Injury

Mar 2025 – May 2025

Injury

Jan 2025 – Mar 2025

Competitions

League One· England

Premier Division· Ireland

UEFA Europa Conference League· World

Recent form

@ Notts County

League Two · 1–1

45'6.6

vs Cheltenham

League Two · 4–0

65'6.2

@ Tranmere

League Two · 2–1

⚽ 130'7.3

vs Grimsby

League Two · 3–1

24'6.0

@ Oldham

League Two · 0–2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Bristol Rovers	15	2	0	6.67
2024	Bristol Rovers	24	4	3	6.79
2023	Fleetwood Town	37	6	1	6.68
2022	Fleetwood Town	56	12	2	6.75
2021	Bohemians	21	5	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

144

Fouls

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