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.

T. Dieng

France

France34 yrs

Age

189 cm cm

Height

79 kg kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

France

Nationality

Career clubs

Gillingham

2022–2024

72 apps⚽ 11

Exeter City

2021–2022

68 apps⚽ 17

Career transfers

Gillingham Dagenham & Redbridge
31 Jul 2025Free transfer
Cheltenham Gillingham
1 Jul 2025
Gillingham Cheltenham
3 Feb 2025Loan
Exeter City Gillingham
11 Jan 2023
Southend Exeter City
20 Jul 2021Free transfer
Bradford Southend
1 Jul 2018Free transfer
Oldham Bradford
13 Jul 2016Free transfer
Stade Brestois 29 Oldham
14 Jul 2014Free transfer

Injury record

Suspended

Jan 2021

Competitions

Recent form

@ Bromley

League Two · 0–3

60'6.2

vs Carlisle

League Two · 3–2

31'7.0

@ Notts County

League Two · 2–1

61'6.2

vs Doncaster

League Two · 0–2

56'5.9

@ Morecambe

League Two · 0–2

90'6.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	Gillingham	14	3	0	6.65
2023	Gillingham	37	6	2	6.98
2022	Gillingham	42	5	1	6.78
2021	Exeter City	47	14	4	7.05

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

290

Fouls

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