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. Abdullahi

Nigeria

Nigeria24 yrs

Age

181 cm cm

Height

77 kg kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Nigeria

Nationality

Career clubs

Khimki

2023–2024

15 apps

FC Juarez

2024

3 apps

Dinamo Makhachkala

2023

19 apps⚽ 2

Veles

2021–2022

39 apps⚽ 1

Spartaks Jurmala

2021

15 apps

Career transfers

FC Juarez KAMAZ
20 Aug 2025Free transfer
FC Juarez KAMAZ
16 Aug 2025Free transfer
FC Juarez KAMAZ
29 Jun 2025Free transfer
Khimki FC Juarez
1 Jan 2025Transfer
Makhachkala Khimki
25 Jan 2024Free transfer
Veles Makhachkala
13 Jul 2023Free transfer
Spartaks Jurmala Veles
29 Jul 2021Loan

Competitions

First League· Russia

Virsliga· Latvia

Cup· Russia

Premier League· Russia

Liga MX· Mexico

Recent form

vs Club Queretaro

Liga MX · 0–2

vs Necaxa

Liga MX · 2–2

@ U.N.A.M. - Pumas

Liga MX · 0–0

@ Atlas

Liga MX · 1–1

vs Puebla

Liga MX · 2–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	Khimki	17	0	1	6.60
2023	Dinamo Makhachkala	20	2	0	—
2022	Veles	14	0	0	—
2021	Veles	40	1	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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