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.

Abdullah Al Muaiouf

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia38 yrs

Age

189 cm

Height

91 kg

Weight

Goalkeeper

Typical role

Saudi Arabia

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Al-Ittihad FC

2022–2024

86 apps

Al-Hilal Saudi FC

2021–2022

48 apps

Saudi Arabia

2022

1 apps

Career transfers

Al Shabab Al-Ittihad FC
1 Jul 2025Return from loan
Al-Ittihad FC Al Shabab
1 Sept 2024Loan
Al-Hilal Saudi FC Al-Ittihad FC
2 Sept 2023
Al-Ahli Jeddah Al-Hilal Saudi FC
1 Jul 2016

Competitions

Pro League· Saudi-Arabia

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Arab Club Champions Cup· World

Super Cup· Saudi-Arabia

World Cup - Qualification Asia· World

Recent form

vs Al-Ahli Jeddah

Pro League · 3–1

@ Al-Hilal Saudi FC

Pro League · 2–2

90'6.9

vs Al Okhdood

Pro League · 0–0

90'6.9

vs Al Kholood

Pro League · 2–0

90'8.2

@ Al-Ittihad FC

King's Cup · 2–3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Assists	Rating
2024	Al-Ittihad FC	23	0	7.14
2023	Al-Ittihad FC	34	0	6.80
2022	Al-Ittihad FC	39	1	6.95
2021	Al-Hilal Saudi FC	39	0	6.86

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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