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.

Midfielder#16

Murad Al Hawsawi

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia24 yrs

Age

180 cm

Height

Midfielder

Position

Saudi Arabia

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Al-Hilal Saudi FC

2025

10 apps⚽ 1

Saudi Arabia

2025

0 apps

Al Khaleej Saihat

2024

31 apps⚽ 1

Ohod

2023–2024

0 apps

Career transfers

Al Khaleej Saihat Al-Hilal Saudi FC
16 Jan 2026Transfer
Ohod Al Khaleej Saihat
3 Jul 2025Transfer
OhodAl Khaleej Saihat
2 Jul 2025Transfer
Ohod Al Khaleej Saihat
1 Jul 2025
Al Khaleej Saihat Ohod
29 Jun 2025Return from loan
Ohod Al Khaleej Saihat
23 Jul 2024Loan

Competitions

Pro League· Saudi-Arabia

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Friendlies· World

Division 1· Saudi-Arabia

Recent form

@ Al-Fayha

Pro League · 1–0

vs NEOM

Pro League · 2–0

@ Al-Nassr

Pro League · 1–1

12'6.7

@ Al Khaleej Saihat

Pro League · 2–1

@ Al-Hazm

Pro League · 3–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Al-Hilal Saudi FC	10	1	1	6.95
2024	Al Khaleej Saihat	31	1	0	6.74
2023	Ohod	0	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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