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.

Majed Kanabah

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia32 yrs

Age

174 cm

Height

65 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Saudi Arabia

Nationality

Career clubs

Al Khaleej Saihat

2023–2025

94 apps⚽ 1

Al Shabab

2022–2024

7 apps

Al-Fateh

2021–2022

34 apps⚽ 3

Career transfers

Al Shabab Al Khaleej Saihat
10 Jul 2025Free transfer
Al Shabab Al Khaleej Saihat
8 Jul 2025Free transfer
Al-Fateh Al Shabab
1 Feb 2023
Al Baten Al-Fateh
1 Jul 2019
Al-Ahli Jeddah Al Baten
17 Jul 2017

Competitions

Pro League· Saudi-Arabia

Arab Club Champions Cup· World

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs Al-Ahli Jeddah

Pro League

90'6.6

@ Al Okhdood

Pro League · 1–3

69'6.9

vs Al-Ettifaq

Pro League · 0–5

90'7.5

vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC

Pro League · 1–2

85'6.9

@ Damac

Pro League · 2–0

90'7.0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Al Khaleej Saihat	29	0	1	6.68
2024	Al Khaleej Saihat	32	1	1	6.69
2023	Al Khaleej Saihat	38	0	0	6.65
2022	Al-Fateh	15	3	0	6.78
2021	Al-Fateh	21	0	0	6.64

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

221

Fouls

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