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.

G. Yahyai

Morocco

Morocco25 yrs

Age

187 cm

Height

Forward

Typical role

Morocco

Nationality

Career clubs

Charlton

2022–2025

56 apps⚽ 9

Stevenage

2025

0 apps⚽ 4

Ipswich

2024

0 apps

Cambridge United

2023

34 apps⚽ 13

Burton Albion

2022

2 apps⚽ 2

Portsmouth

2021

10 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Charlton Stevenage
14 Aug 2025Loan
Ipswich Charlton
4 Jul 2024Transfer
Ipswich Cambridge United
1 Jul 2023Loan
Burton Albion Ipswich
1 Jun 2023
Ipswich Burton Albion
31 Jan 2023Loan
Burton Albion Ipswich
1 Sept 2022

Injury record

Injury

Apr 2025

Inactive

Jan 2025 – Mar 2025

Competitions

Premier League· England

Championship· England

Recent form

vs Walsall

EFL Trophy · 1–2

13'6.7

@ Wigan

League One · 0–0

69'6.3

@ Peterborough

League One · 1–0

74'6.3

@ Reading

League One · 0–1

62'6.6

vs Bradford

League One · 1–1

12'6.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Stevenage	0	4	0	—
2024	Charlton	40	5	1	6.85
2023	Cambridge United	34	13	0	6.95
2022	Charlton	18	6	0	6.91
2021	Portsmouth	10	1	1	6.98

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

175

Fouls

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