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.

Goalkeeper#1

Y. Bounou

Morocco

Morocco34 yrs

195 cm

Height

78 kg

Weight

Caps

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Intl goals

The hero of Morocco's 2022 World Cup penalty shootouts. Bono's reflexes and big-game mentality make him one of Africa's best ever keepers.

Recent form

@ Al-Fayha

Pro League · 1–0

90'6.6

vs NEOM

Pro League · 2–0

90'7.2

@ Al-Nassr

Pro League · 1–1

90'7.0

@ Al Khaleej Saihat

Pro League · 2–1

90'6.3

@ Al-Hazm

Pro League · 3–0

90'8.6

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Assists	Rating
2025	Al-Hilal Saudi FC	44	0	7.04
2024	Al-Hilal Saudi FC	44	0	6.98
2023	Al-Hilal Saudi FC	61	0	7.03
2022	Sevilla	55	0	6.72
2021	Sevilla	47	2	6.99

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

Strengths

Attribute profile — pace, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, physical.

World Cup history

2022: Semi-final (penalty hero) | 2026: Morocco's #1

Career highlights

WC 2022 penalty saves
Sevilla Europa League winner
Scored a goal as GK

Achievements

2022 WC Semi-finalistLa Liga (Sevilla)Europa League 2020

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