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.

Lucas Calodat

Defence

Typical role

Career clubs

Le Mans

2024–2025

47 apps⚽ 3

Chasselay MDA

2023–2024

16 apps⚽ 2

Troyes II

2023

11 apps

Saint Etienne

2021–2023

1 apps

Saint-Étienne II

2021–2022

30 apps⚽ 3

Career transfers

Villefranche Le Mans
1 Jul 2025Return from loan
Villefranche Le Mans
29 Jun 2025Return from loan
Le Mans Villefranche
2 Feb 2025Loan
Chasselay MDA Le Mans
18 Jul 2024
Troyes II Chasselay MDA
5 Feb 2024Free transfer
Saint Etienne Troyes II
11 Aug 2023Free transfer

Competitions

Ligue 2· France

National 3 - Group M· France

National 1· France

National 3 - Group G· France

Coupe de France· France

Ligue 1· France

National 2 - Group C· France

Recent form

@ Bastia

Ligue 2 · 2–0

84'7.9

vs Reims

Ligue 2 · 1–1

90'6.9

@ Grenoble

Ligue 2 · 1–1

90'6.3

vs Clermont Foot

Ligue 2 · 1–0

90'6.9

@ Boulogne

Ligue 2 · 0–0

78'6.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Le Mans	33	2	4	6.93
2024	Le Mans	14	1	0	—
2023	Chasselay MDA	27	2	0	—
2022	Saint-Étienne II	20	2	0	—
2021	Saint-Étienne II	11	1	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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