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.

Abdullah Al Hafith

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia33 yrs

Age

187 cm

Height

82 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Saudi Arabia

Nationality

Career clubs

Al Khaleej Saihat

2025

22 apps

Al Wehda Club

2021–2024

71 apps⚽ 3

Al-Ittihad FC

2021–2022

8 apps

Career transfers

Al Wehda Club Al Khaleej Saihat
6 Sept 2025Free transfer
Al-Ittihad FC Al Wehda Club
1 Jul 2022
Al Wehda Club Al-Ittihad FC
19 Aug 2021Loan
Al-Hilal Saudi FC Al Wehda Club
26 Oct 2020
Al-Ettifaq Al-Hilal Saudi FC
1 Jul 2019
Al-Hilal Saudi FC Al-Ettifaq
1 Feb 2019Loan
Hajer Al-Hilal Saudi FC
1 Jul 2016
Al-Hilal Saudi FC Hajer
1 Dec 2015Loan
Pacos Ferreira Al-Hilal Saudi FC
1 Jun 2013
União de Leiria Pacos Ferreira
1 Jul 2012Free transfer
Al-Ettifaq União de Leiria
25 Dec 2011

Competitions

Pro League· Saudi-Arabia

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs Al-Ettifaq

Pro League · 0–5

90'5.3

vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC

Pro League · 1–2

90'6.7

@ Damac

Pro League · 2–0

90'7.2

vs Al Najma

Pro League · 3–1

90'6.6

@ Al-Fateh

Pro League · 0–1

90'7.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Al Khaleej Saihat	22	0	1	6.78
2024	Al Wehda Club	26	1	0	6.81
2023	Al Wehda Club	24	1	0	6.75
2022	Al Wehda Club	20	1	0	6.70
2021	Al-Ittihad FC	9	0	0	6.81

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

133

Fouls

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