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.

Mohammed Al Burayk

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia33 yrs

Age

173 cm

Height

64 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Saudi Arabia

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

NEOM

2024–2025

18 apps⚽ 1

Al-Hilal Saudi FC

2021–2024

92 apps⚽ 2

Saudi Arabia

2021–2024

19 apps

Career transfers

Al-Hilal Saudi FC Al Suqoor
2 Sept 2024Transfer
Al-Hilal Saudi FC NEOM
31 Aug 2024Transfer
Al-Raed Al-Hilal Saudi FC
1 Jul 2015
Al-Hilal Saudi FC Al-Raed
1 Jan 2015Loan

Injury record

Calf/Shin Injury

Nov 2022 – Dec 2022

Competitions

Pro League· Saudi-Arabia

AFC Champions League Elite· World

World Cup - Qualification Asia· World

Arab Club Champions Cup· World

Friendlies· World

Asian Cup· World

World Cup· World

Friendlies Clubs· World

Division 1· Saudi-Arabia

Recent form

vs Al-Ettifaq

Pro League · 1–1

11'7.0

@ Al-Hilal Saudi FC

Pro League · 0–2

63'6.5

vs Al Shabab

Pro League · 2–1

@ Al-Fateh

Pro League · 2–2

88'6.7

vs Al-Hazm

Pro League · 1–1

13'7.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	NEOM	18	1	1	6.76
2024	Al-Hilal Saudi FC	2	0	0	6.30
2023	Al-Hilal Saudi FC	46	2	5	7.04
2022	Al-Hilal Saudi FC	39	0	4	7.01
2021	Al-Hilal Saudi FC	24	0	4	7.14

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

282

Fouls

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