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.

Ahmed Sharahili

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia31 yrs

Age

186 cm

Height

80 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Saudi Arabia

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Al-Ittihad FC

2022–2025

111 apps⚽ 13

Saudi Arabia

2021–2023

4 apps

Al Shabab

2021–2022

27 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Al Shabab Al-Ittihad FC
1 Jul 2022Free transfer
Al-Hilal Saudi FC Al Shabab
8 Jul 2019Free transfer
Al-Fateh Al-Hilal Saudi FC
1 Jul 2018
Al-Hilal Saudi FC Al-Fateh
20 Jul 2017Loan

Competitions

Pro League· Saudi-Arabia

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Friendlies Clubs· World

Super Cup· Saudi-Arabia

Arab Club Champions Cup· World

Friendlies· World

World Cup - Qualification Asia· World

Recent form

@ Al-Ettifaq

Pro League · 3–1

vs Damac

Pro League · 2–1

vs Al Kholood

Pro League · 0–0

65'7.5

@ Al Taawon

Pro League · 2–0

81'7.3

@ Machida Zelvia

AFC Champions League Elite · 0–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Al-Ittihad FC	41	4	3	7.12
2024	Al-Ittihad FC	5	0	0	6.20
2023	Al-Ittihad FC	36	4	3	7.27
2022	Al-Ittihad FC	38	5	3	7.25
2021	Al Shabab	22	2	0	7.06

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

124

Fouls

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