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.

Ali Al Asmari

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia28 yrs

Age

184 cm

Height

76 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Saudi Arabia

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Al Shabab

2025

12 apps

Saudi Arabia

2021–2025

10 apps

Al-Ahli Jeddah

2021–2024

43 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

NEOM Al Shabab
25 Jan 2026Loan
Al-Ahli Jeddah NEOM
15 Aug 2025Transfer
Ohod Al-Ahli Jeddah
1 Jul 2019
Al-Ahli Jeddah Ohod
26 Aug 2018Loan

Competitions

Pro League· Saudi-Arabia

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Friendlies· World

CONCACAF Gold Cup· World

World Cup - Qualification Asia· World

Division 1· Saudi-Arabia

Recent form

vs Al-Ittihad FC

Pro League · 3–2

@ NEOM

Pro League · 1–2

45'6.9

vs Al Taawon

Pro League · 1–5

58'6.6

vs Al-Fateh

Pro League · 1–1

90'7.3

@ Al-Qadisiyah FC

Pro League · 2–2

90'7.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Al Shabab	18	0	1	6.94
2024	Al-Ahli Jeddah	12	1	0	6.92
2023	Al-Ahli Jeddah	13	0	0	6.66
2022	Saudi Arabia	3	0	0	—
2021	Al-Ahli Jeddah	19	0	0	6.83

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

119

Fouls

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