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.

Ahmed Bamasud

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia30 yrs

Age

169 cm

Height

63 kg

Weight

Defence — left

Typical role

Saudi Arabia

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Al-Fayha

2021–2025

60 apps⚽ 1

Al-Ittihad FC

2023–2024

19 apps⚽ 1

Saudi Arabia

2022–2023

5 apps

Career transfers

Al-Ittihad FC Al-Fayha
3 Jul 2025Free transfer
Al-Ettifaq Al-Ittihad FC
1 Jul 2025
Al-Ittihad FC Al-Ettifaq
12 Jan 2025Loan
Al-Fayha Al-Ittihad FC
1 Sept 2022

Competitions

Pro League· Saudi-Arabia

Arab Club Champions Cup· World

Gulf Cup of Nations· World

Friendlies· World

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Recent form

vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC

Pro League · 0–1

65'6.5

@ Damac

Pro League · 0–3

45'6.3

vs Al-Qadisiyah FC

Pro League · 1–2

90'6.2

vs Al Riyadh

Pro League · 4–2

90'6.7

@ Al Kholood

Pro League · 1–1

90'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Al-Fayha	30	0	1	6.72
2024	Al-Ittihad FC	0	0	0	—
2023	Al-Ittihad FC	23	1	2	6.88
2022	Al-Fayha	2	0	0	7.20
2021	Al-Fayha	29	1	0	6.98

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

100

Fouls

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