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.

Saleh Al Jamaan

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia32 yrs

Age

176 cm

Height

66 kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

Saudi Arabia

Nationality

Career clubs

Al Khaleej Saihat

2022–2025

113 apps⚽ 17

Al-Ittihad FC

2023

11 apps⚽ 1

Saudi Arabia

2022

0 apps

Abha

2021

29 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Al-Ittihad FC Al Khaleej Saihat
8 Aug 2025Transfer
Al-Raed Al-Ittihad FC
1 Jul 2025Return from loan
Al-Ittihad FC Al-Raed
13 Aug 2024Loan
Abha Al-Ittihad FC
22 Jul 2023Free transfer
Al-Ettifaq Abha
29 Sept 2020Free transfer
Al Wehda Club Al-Ettifaq
20 Jul 2019
Al-Ahli Jeddah Al Wehda Club
14 Jul 2018
Al-Ettifaq Al-Ahli Jeddah
1 Jul 2017
Al-Ahli Jeddah Al-Ettifaq
26 Aug 2016Loan
Al-Qadisiyah FC Al-Ahli Jeddah
1 Jul 2014

Competitions

Pro League· Saudi-Arabia

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Arab Club Champions Cup· World

World Cup - Qualification Asia· World

Recent form

vs Al-Ahli Jeddah

Pro League

🅰 161'7.3

@ Al Okhdood

Pro League · 1–3

21'6.6

vs Al-Ettifaq

Pro League · 0–5

vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC

Pro League · 1–2

@ Damac

Pro League · 2–0

14'6.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Al Khaleej Saihat	22	3	0	6.70
2024	Al Khaleej Saihat	32	6	3	7.13
2023	Al Khaleej Saihat	42	4	2	6.83
2022	Al Khaleej Saihat	28	5	6	7.23
2021	Abha	29	1	7	6.94

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

198

Fouls

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