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.

Sultan Al Farhan

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia29 yrs

Age

185 cm

Height

70 kg

Weight

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Saudi Arabia

Nationality

Career clubs

Al Taawon

2024

37 apps

Al-Ittihad FC

2023

22 apps

Al-Raed

2021–2022

52 apps

Career transfers

Al-Ittihad FC Al Diriyah
8 Aug 2025Transfer
Al Taawon Al-Ittihad FC
1 Jul 2025Return from loan
Al Taawon Al-Ittihad FC
29 Jun 2025Return from loan
Al-Ittihad FC Al Taawon
18 Jul 2024Loan
Al-Raed Al-Ittihad FC
11 Jul 2023Free transfer

Injury record

Unknown

Nov 2023 – Dec 2023

Competitions

Pro League· Saudi-Arabia

AFC Champions League Two· World

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Arab Club Champions Cup· World

Recent form

@ Al-Nassr

Pro League · 1–1

vs Al-Qadisiyah FC

Pro League · 0–1

@ Al-Ahli Jeddah

Pro League · 0–2

vs Al-Raed

Pro League · 4–3

vs Al Wehda Club

Pro League · 0–2

90'7.0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Assists	Rating
2024	Al Taawon	37	1	6.61
2023	Al-Ittihad FC	22	0	6.66
2022	Al-Raed	22	1	6.76
2021	Al-Raed	30	0	6.62

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

200

Fouls

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