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.

Michel Diaz

Defence — centre

Typical role

Career clubs

Stade Brestois 29

2025

19 apps

Estac Troyes

2024

36 apps

Nantes

2022–2024

4 apps

Nantes II

2021–2023

36 apps⚽ 1

Annecy

2023

22 apps

Côte d'Ivoire U23

2023

2 apps

Career transfers

TroyesStade Brestois 29
13 Jul 2025Loan
Estac Troyes Stade Brestois 29
13 Jul 2025Loan
Nantes Estac Troyes
8 Aug 2024Transfer
Annecy Nantes
1 Jul 2024
Nantes Annecy
30 Aug 2023Loan

Honours

Coupe de France

Runner-up

France · 1× (2022/2023)

Competitions

Ligue 2· France

National 2 - Group D· France

Ligue 1· France

Coupe de France· France

Tournoi Maurice Revello· World

National 3 - Group G· France

UEFA Europa League· World

Recent form

vs Angers

Ligue 1 · 1–1

vs Strasbourg

Ligue 1 · 1–2

90'7.7

@ Paris Saint Germain

Ligue 1 · 0–1

90'7.0

@ Paris FC

Ligue 1 · 0–4

vs Lens

Ligue 1 · 3–3

10'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Stade Brestois 29	19	0	0	6.98
2024	Estac Troyes	36	0	1	7.13
2023	Annecy	25	1	0	6.69
2022	Nantes II	38	0	1	7.09
2021	Nantes II	1	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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