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. Drinan

Republic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland28 yrs

Age

182 cm

Height

73 kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

Republic of Ireland

Nationality

Career clubs

Swindon Town

2023–2025

98 apps⚽ 32

Leyton Orient

2021–2023

97 apps⚽ 20

Republic of Ireland U21

2021

2 apps

Career transfers

Leyton Orient Swindon Town
1 Feb 2024
Ipswich Leyton Orient
1 Jul 2021
Ayr Utd Ipswich
1 Jul 2020
Ipswich Ayr Utd
17 Jan 2020Loan
Gais Ipswich
1 Jan 2020
Ipswich Gais
8 Aug 2019Loan
Waterford Ipswich
1 Jul 2019
Ipswich Waterford
1 Feb 2019Loan
Ipswich Sutton Utd
1 Aug 2018Loan
Waterford Ipswich
4 Jan 2018

Injury record

Knee Injury

Feb 2025 – Jun 2025

Competitions

UEFA U21 Championship· World

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs Chesterfield

League Two · 1–2

🅰 190'6.7

@ Grimsby

League Two · 0–4

71'6.7

vs Accrington ST

League Two · 2–2

⚽ 190'6.9

@ Colchester

League Two · 0–3

74'6.0

vs Walsall

League Two · 2–1

⚽ 190'7.6

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Swindon Town	46	25	5	6.87
2024	Swindon Town	35	3	1	6.78
2023	Swindon Town	32	5	1	6.76
2022	Leyton Orient	37	3	1	6.52
2021	Leyton Orient	47	16	7	7.05

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

111

Fouls

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