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.

C. McCarthy

Republic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland27 yrs

Age

193 cm

Height

75 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Republic of Ireland

Nationality

Career clubs

Northampton

2024–2025

44 apps⚽ 2

Barnsley

2022–2024

38 apps⚽ 1

Swindon Town

2023

18 apps

ST Mirren

2021

25 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Barnsley Northampton
1 Jul 2025Free transfer
Swindon Town Barnsley
1 Jul 2024
Barnsley Swindon Town
17 Jan 2024Loan
ST Mirren Barnsley
1 Jul 2022Free transfer
Cork City ST Mirren
7 Jan 2020

Competitions

League One· England

Premiership· Scotland

Recent form

vs Plymouth

League One · 2–3

62'5.2

vs Barnsley

League One · 0–1

90'6.9

@ Cardiff

League One · 1–5

90'6.3

vs Doncaster

League One · 1–3

17'6.3

@ Luton

League One · 1–2

19'6.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Northampton	37	2	2	6.80
2024	Barnsley	31	0	1	6.77
2023	Swindon Town	21	1	2	6.97
2022	Barnsley	11	0	0	6.66
2021	ST Mirren	25	2	0	6.87

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

107

Fouls

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