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.

S. Diabaté

MaliMali21 yrs

Age

168 cm

Height

60 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Mali

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Red Bull Salzburg

2025

35 apps⚽ 2

FC Liefering

2022–2024

32 apps⚽ 2

FC BW Linz

2024

27 apps

Salzburg U19

2022–2023

0 apps

Career transfers

FC BW Linz Red Bull Salzburg
1 Jul 2025
FC BW Linz Red Bull Salzburg
9 Jun 2025Return from loan
Red Bull Salzburg FC BW Linz
5 Sept 2024Loan
FC Liefering Red Bull Salzburg
3 Sept 2024Return from loan

Competitions

Bundesliga· Austria

2. Liga· Austria

UEFA Europa League· World

UEFA Champions League· World

Cup· Austria

UEFA Youth League· World

Recent form

vs TSV Hartberg

Bundesliga · 1–3

90'7.9

@ Lask Linz

Bundesliga · 1–2

70'6.7

vs Sturm Graz

Bundesliga · 1–1

90'7.5

@ Rapid Vienna

Bundesliga · 0–1

vs Austria Vienna

Bundesliga · 3–1

8'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Red Bull Salzburg	35	2	2	6.87
2024	FC BW Linz	30	1	1	6.95
2023	FC Liefering	26	1	0	—
2022	FC Liefering	3	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

101

Fouls

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