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.

Firas Al-Ghamdi

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia26 yrs

Age

168 cm

Height

Forward

Typical role

Saudi Arabia

Nationality

Career clubs

Al-Raed

2024

0 apps

Al Arabi SC

2024

0 apps

Al-Ahli Jeddah

2021–2023

37 apps

Gimnastic

2021

0 apps

Career transfers

Al-Ahli Jeddah Abha
10 Sept 2025Loan
Al Arabi SC Al-Ahli Jeddah
1 Jul 2025Return from loan
Al Arabi SC Al-Ahli Jeddah
29 Jun 2025Return from loan
Al-Ahli Jeddah Al Arabi SC
12 Sept 2024Loan
Al-Raed Al-Ahli Jeddah
1 Jul 2024
Al-Ahli Jeddah Al-Raed
13 Aug 2023Loan

Competitions

Pro League· Saudi-Arabia

Friendlies Clubs· World

Division 1· Saudi-Arabia

Recent form

@ Damac

Pro League · 1–1

74'6.7

vs Al-Ahli Jeddah

Pro League · 0–0

8'6.6

@ Al Wehda Club

Pro League · 1–0

57'6.3

vs Al Taee

Pro League · 1–1

84'6.2

@ Al Shabab

Pro League · 0–2

21'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Rating
2024	Al Arabi SC	0	—
2023	Al-Ahli Jeddah	33	6.54
2022	Al-Ahli Jeddah	0	—
2021	Al-Ahli Jeddah	4	6.67

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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