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.

Ziyad Al Sahafi

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia31 yrs

Age

184 cm

Height

73 kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Saudi Arabia

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Al-Fayha

2024–2025

22 apps⚽ 1

Abha

2023

27 apps⚽ 1

Al-Ittihad FC

2021–2023

19 apps⚽ 1

Saudi Arabia

2021–2023

10 apps

Al Taawon

2022

21 apps

Career transfers

Al Riyadh Al-Fayha
29 Jan 2025Free transfer
Al-Ittihad FC Al Riyadh
2 Aug 2024
Abha Al-Ittihad FC
1 Jul 2024
Al-Ittihad FC Abha
7 Sept 2023Loan
Al Taawon Al-Ittihad FC
1 Jul 2023
Al-Ittihad FC Al Taawon
9 Sept 2022Loan

Competitions

Pro League· Saudi-Arabia

World Cup - Qualification Asia· World

Gulf Cup of Nations· World

Friendlies· World

Friendlies Clubs· World

Arab Club Champions Cup· World

Recent form

vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC

Pro League · 0–1

@ Damac

Pro League · 0–3

vs Al-Qadisiyah FC

Pro League · 1–2

vs Al Riyadh

Pro League · 4–2

@ Al Kholood

Pro League · 1–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	Al-Fayha	9	0	6.41
2024	Al-Fayha	13	1	6.73
2023	Abha	30	1	6.57
2022	Saudi Arabia	28	0	6.52
2021	Al-Ittihad FC	19	1	6.84

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

122

Fouls

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