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.

Mohammed Al Kuwaykibi

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia31 yrs

Age

169 cm

Height

65 kg

Weight

Midfield — left

Typical role

Saudi Arabia

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Al Taawon

2024–2025

42 apps⚽ 5

Al-Ettifaq

2021–2023

57 apps⚽ 6

Saudi Arabia

2021–2022

4 apps

Career transfers

Al-Ettifaq Al Taawon
18 Jul 2024Free transfer
Al Taawon Al-Ettifaq
1 Jul 2024
Al-Ettifaq Al Taawon
30 Jan 2024Loan
Al Orubah Al-Ettifaq
1 Jul 2016

Competitions

Pro League· Saudi-Arabia

AFC Champions League Two· World

World Cup - Qualification Asia· World

Friendlies· World

Recent form

@ Al-Hazm

Pro League · 0–2

74'6.5

vs Al Riyadh

Pro League · 1–1

90'6.9

vs Al-Ahli Jeddah

Pro League · 1–2

90'6.7

@ Al Shabab

Pro League · 5–1

⚽ 172'6.9

vs Al-Ittihad FC

Pro League · 0–2

85'7.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Al Taawon	20	4	7	7.02
2024	Al Taawon	22	1	1	6.70
2023	Al-Ettifaq	16	1	1	6.92
2022	Al-Ettifaq	26	2	3	6.80
2021	Al-Ettifaq	19	3	4	6.97

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

129

Fouls

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