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.

Mukhtar Ali

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia28 yrs

Age

187 cm

Height

70 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Saudi Arabia

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Al-Ettifaq

2024–2025

44 apps⚽ 1

Saudi Arabia

2021–2025

8 apps

Al-Nassr

2021–2024

9 apps

Al-Fateh

2023

27 apps

Al Taee

2021–2022

38 apps⚽ 4

Career transfers

Chelsea Vitesse
17 Jul 2017
Vitesse Chelsea
1 Jul 2017
Chelsea Vitesse
29 Jan 2017Loan

Injury record

Ankle/Foot Injury

Sept 2018

Ankle/Foot Injury

Aug 2018

Competitions

Pro League· Saudi-Arabia

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Asian Cup· World

CONCACAF Gold Cup· World

Friendlies Clubs· World

Friendlies· World

World Cup - Qualification Asia· World

Arab Club Champions Cup· World

Recent form

@ NEOM

Pro League · 1–1

90'6.7

vs Al-Ittihad FC

Pro League · 1–3

86'6.9

@ Al Khaleej Saihat

Pro League · 5–0

12'6.6

vs Al Najma

Pro League · 0–0

20'6.9

@ Al Okhdood

Pro League · 3–1

29'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Al-Ettifaq	33	1	0	6.85
2024	Al-Ettifaq	18	0	0	6.88
2023	Al-Fateh	34	0	4	7.06
2022	Al Taee	27	2	0	6.77
2021	Al Taee	14	2	1	6.90

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

165

Fouls

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