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.

Mohammed Al Khaibari

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia23 yrs

Age

181 cm

Height

77 kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Saudi Arabia

Nationality

Career clubs

Al Riyadh

2025

26 apps

Al Khaleej Saihat

2024

1 apps

Al-Hilal Saudi FC

2021–2023

0 apps

Career transfers

Al Khaleej Saihat Al Riyadh
3 Jul 2025Free transfer
Al Khaleej Saihat Al Riyadh
1 Jul 2025Free transfer
Damac Al Khaleej Saihat
29 Jun 2025Return from loan
Al Khaleej Saihat Damac
2 Sept 2024
Al-Hilal Saudi FC Al Khaleej Saihat
5 Sept 2023
Al Shabab Al-Hilal Saudi FC
1 Feb 2021Free transfer

Competitions

Pro League· Saudi-Arabia

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Arab Club Champions Cup· World

Recent form

vs Al Okhdood

Pro League · 1–0

29'6.6

@ Al Taawon

Pro League · 1–1

@ Al-Fayha

Pro League · 2–4

38'6.2

vs Al-Qadisiyah FC

Pro League · 0–4

90'7.5

@ Al-Hazm

Pro League · 1–2

90'5.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Rating
2025	Al Riyadh	26	6.55
2024	Al Khaleej Saihat	1	—
2023	Al-Hilal Saudi FC	0	—
2022	Al-Hilal Saudi FC	0	—
2021	Al-Hilal Saudi FC	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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