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. Gaudin

France

France25 yrs

Age

180 cm

Height

71 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

France

Nationality

Career clubs

Charleroi

2025

18 apps

Paris FC

2023–2024

58 apps⚽ 1

Guingamp

2021–2022

31 apps⚽ 2

Guingamp II

2021–2022

7 apps

Bastia-Borgo

2021

11 apps

Career transfers

Paris FCSporting Charleroi
21 Aug 2025Transfer
Paris FC Charleroi
21 Aug 2025Transfer
Caen Paris FC
1 Jul 2025Return from loan
Caen Paris FC
29 Jun 2025Return from loan
Paris FC Caen
2 Feb 2025Loan
Guingamp Paris FC
1 Jul 2023Free transfer
Bastia-Borgo Guingamp
1 Jul 2022Free transfer

Competitions

Ligue 2· France

Jupiler Pro League· Belgium

National 1· France

Coupe de France· France

National 2 - Group D· France

Recent form

@ Standard Liege

Jupiler Pro League

vs OH Leuven

Jupiler Pro League · 1–1

45'7.2

vs KVC Westerlo

Jupiler Pro League · 0–1

@ Antwerp

Jupiler Pro League · 1–0

vs Genk

Jupiler Pro League · 2–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Charleroi	18	0	0	6.67
2024	Paris FC	17	0	1	7.05
2023	Paris FC	41	1	2	7.05
2022	Guingamp	32	2	3	6.83
2021	Bastia-Borgo	17	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

111

Fouls

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