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.

S. Yohou

Côte d'IvoireCôte d'Ivoire34 yrs

Age

190 cm

Height

88 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Côte d'Ivoire

Nationality

Career clubs

Le Mans

2023–2025

69 apps⚽ 5

OFI

2022

20 apps

Dunkerque

2021

21 apps

Career transfers

OFI Le Mans
17 Jul 2023Free transfer
Dunkerque OFI
27 Jul 2022Free transfer
Tuzlaspor Dunkerque
31 Aug 2021
Paris FC Tuzlaspor
13 Aug 2020Free transfer
Beziers Paris FC
1 Jul 2017Free transfer
Paris FC Epinal
1 Feb 2016Loan

Injury record

Red Card

Apr 2025 – May 2025

Red Card

Aug 2024

Yellow Cards

Apr 2021

Competitions

Ligue 2· France

National 1· France

Super League 1· Greece

Coupe de France· France

Cup· Greece

Recent form

@ Bastia

Ligue 2 · 2–0

95'7.2

vs Reims

Ligue 2 · 1–1

⚽ 190'7.7

@ Grenoble

Ligue 2 · 1–1

90'5.9

vs Clermont Foot

Ligue 2 · 1–0

90'7.3

@ Boulogne

Ligue 2 · 0–0

90'7.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	Le Mans	33	4	6.91
2024	Le Mans	8	0	6.66
2023	Le Mans	28	1	—
2022	OFI	20	0	6.02
2021	Dunkerque	21	0	6.92

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

176

Fouls

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