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. Ibrahim

Nigeria

Nigeria23 yrs

Age

184 cm

Height

77 kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

Nigeria

Nationality

Career clubs

Houston Dynamo

2023–2025

65 apps⚽ 10

Columbus Crew

2023–2025

58 apps⚽ 6

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

2021–2022

55 apps⚽ 13

Career transfers

Columbus Crew Houston Dynamo
11 Mar 2026Transfer
Houston Dynamo Columbus Crew
24 Apr 2025Transfer
Houston Dynamo Columbus Crew
22 Apr 2025Transfer
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb Houston Dynamo
25 Apr 2023

Honours

US Open Cup

Winner

USA · 1× (2023)

Arena Cup

Winner

World · 2× (2023, 2022)

Competitions

Major League Soccer· USA

HNL· Croatia

US Open Cup· USA

Leagues Cup· World

CONCACAF Champions League· World

Cup· Croatia

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

@ Los Angeles Galaxy

Major League Soccer · 1–1

10'6.5

vs Vancouver Whitecaps

Major League Soccer · 1–0

@ Real Salt Lake

Major League Soccer · 0–3

90'6.2

@ Los Angeles FC

Major League Soccer · 4–1

8'6.5

vs Colorado Rapids

Major League Soccer · 1–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Columbus Crew	28	3	2	6.81
2024	Houston Dynamo	44	6	5	6.81
2023	Houston Dynamo	51	7	3	6.55
2022	NK Lokomotiva Zagreb	20	5	1	6.75
2021	NK Lokomotiva Zagreb	35	8	4	6.99

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

222

Fouls

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