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.

Saleh Al Abbas

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia30 yrs

Age

177 cm

Height

67 kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

Saudi Arabia

Nationality

Career clubs

Al Okhdood

2023–2025

74 apps⚽ 12

Al Khaleej Saihat

2022

30 apps

Al-Faisaly FC

2021–2022

10 apps

Career transfers

Al Riyadh Al Akhdoud
12 Aug 2024Free transfer
Al Khaleej Saihat Al Riyadh
7 Aug 2023Free transfer
Al-Faisaly FC Al Khaleej Saihat
27 Jul 2022Free transfer
Al-Nassr Al-Faisaly FC
10 Sept 2021
Al Baten Al-Nassr
1 Jul 2021
Al-Nassr Al Baten
8 Oct 2020Loan
Abha Al-Nassr
7 Oct 2020
Al-Nassr Abha
28 Aug 2019Loan

Competitions

Pro League· Saudi-Arabia

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Recent form

@ Al Riyadh

Pro League · 0–1

45'6.5

vs Al Khaleej Saihat

Pro League · 3–1

11'6.3

@ Al Kholood

Pro League · 0–0

64'6.5

vs Al-Ettifaq

Pro League · 1–3

@ Damac

Pro League · 0–2

9'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Al Okhdood	17	1	1	6.52
2024	Al Okhdood	29	3	0	6.53
2023	Al Okhdood	28	8	3	6.85
2022	Al Khaleej Saihat	31	0	1	6.52
2021	Al-Faisaly FC	9	0	0	6.57

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

113

Fouls

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