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.

F. Benaissa-Yahia

France

France23 yrs

Age

188 cm

Height

80 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

France

Nationality

Career clubs

Casa Pia

2023–2025

43 apps⚽ 1

Mantova

2025

13 apps⚽ 1

Villefranche

2023

12 apps⚽ 1

Lyon Duchere

2022–2023

8 apps

Reims II

2021

20 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Casa Pia Mantova
26 Jan 2026Loan
Villefranche Casa Pia
26 Jan 2024
Lyon Duchere Villefranche
2 Jul 2023Free transfer

Injury record

Injury

Feb 2025 – Mar 2025

Competitions

Primeira Liga· Portugal

National 2 - Group D· France

Serie B· Italy

National 1· France

Coupe de France· France

Taça de Portugal· Portugal

National 3 - Group G· France

Recent form

@ Frosinone

Serie B · 0–5

90'6.5

vs Monza

Serie B · 3–2

⚽ 190'8.2

@ Sudtirol

Serie B · 3–0

🅰 163'6.9

vs Avellino

Serie B · 0–2

90'7.2

@ Spezia

Serie B · 2–0

90'7.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Mantova	23	1	2	6.83
2024	Casa Pia	27	1	0	6.75
2023	Villefranche	18	1	0	6.30
2022	Lyon Duchere	8	0	0	6.30
2021	Reims II	20	1	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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