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.

A. Gignac

France

France40 yrs

Age

186 cm

Height

84 kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

France

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Tigres UANL

2021–2025

186 apps⚽ 76

Liga MX All-Stars

2024

1 apps

Career transfers

Marseille Tigres UANL
20 Jun 2015Free transfer
Toulouse Marseille
16 Aug 2010Transfer

Honours

MLS All-Star

Winner

World · 1× (2024)

Campeones Cup

Winner

N/C America · 2× (2023, 2018)

Liga MX

Winner

Mexico · 6× (2023, 2022/2023, 2018/2019, 2017/2018…)

Campeón de Campeones

Winner

Mexico · 5× (2023, 2019, 2017/2018, 2017…)

Concacaf Champions Cup

Winner

N/C America · 4× (2020, 2019, 2016/2017, 2015/2016)

Trophée des Champions

Winner

France · 1× (2011/2012)

Supercopa MX

Runner-up

Mexico · 1× (2024)

FIFA Intercontinental Cup

Runner-up

World · 1× (2021)

UEFA European Championship

Runner-up

Europe · 1× (2016)

CONMEBOL Libertadores

Runner-up

South America · 1× (2015)

Ligue 1

Runner-up

France · 2× (2012/2013, 2010/2011)

Injury record

Leg Injury

May 2025 – Jul 2025

Leg Injury

Feb 2025

Achilles Strain

Jan 2025 – Feb 2025

Pelvis Injury

Dec 2023

Hip Injury

Nov 2023 – Dec 2023

Toe Injury

Sept 2013 – Oct 2013

Broken Foot

Oct 2012 – Dec 2012

Competitions

Liga MX· Mexico

Campeón de Campeones· Mexico

CONCACAF Champions League· World

Leagues Cup· World

MLS All-Star· USA

Campeones Cup· World

Recent form

@ Toluca

CONCACAF Champions League · 1–1

42'7.2

@ Guadalajara Chivas

Liga MX · 0–2

10'6.5

vs Nashville SC

CONCACAF Champions League · 1–0

vs Guadalajara Chivas

Liga MX · 3–1

8'6.7

@ Nashville SC

CONCACAF Champions League · 1–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Tigres UANL	25	3	3	6.47
2024	Tigres UANL	32	10	1	6.93
2023	Tigres UANL	58	25	7	7.05
2022	Tigres UANL	40	20	6	7.22
2021	Tigres UANL	32	18	5	7.31

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

296

Fouls

← All World Cup stars