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.

E. Maurin

France

France24 yrs

Age

179 cm

Height

77 kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

France

Nationality

Career clubs

Grasshoppers

2024–2025

35 apps⚽ 3

Grenoble

2025

21 apps⚽ 3

Yverdon Sport

2022–2023

48 apps⚽ 6

FC Chiasso

2021–2022

1 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Grasshoppers Grenoble
28 Aug 2025Transfer
Grasshoppers Grenoble
26 Aug 2025
Yverdon Sport Grasshoppers
1 Jul 2024
FC Chiasso Yverdon Sport
9 Feb 2023Free transfer

Injury record

Unknown

Oct 2024 – Nov 2024

Unknown

Feb 2024 – May 2024

Unknown

Dec 2023 – Jan 2024

Competitions

Super League· Switzerland

Schweizer Cup· Switzerland

Ligue 2· France

Challenge League· Switzerland

Recent form

vs Estac Troyes

Ligue 2 · 1–0

45'6.9

@ Dunkerque

Ligue 2 · 1–0

58'6.7

vs Le Mans

Ligue 2 · 1–1

64'6.9

@ Montpellier

Ligue 2 · 1–2

72'6.9

@ Guingamp

Ligue 2 · 1–1

20'6.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Grenoble	21	3	0	6.60
2024	Grasshoppers	35	3	2	6.83
2023	Yverdon Sport	32	4	2	6.89
2022	Yverdon Sport	16	2	1	6.89
2021	FC Chiasso	1	2	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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