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.

Fahad Al Rashidi

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia28 yrs

Age

169 cm

Height

60 kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

Saudi Arabia

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Al-Ahli Jeddah

2023–2025

77 apps

Al Taawon

2021–2025

68 apps⚽ 8

Saudi Arabia

2023

1 apps

Career transfers

Al-Ahli Jeddah Al Taawon
29 Jan 2026Transfer
Al Taawon Al-Ahli Jeddah
1 Jul 2023Free transfer
Al-Hilal Saudi FC Al Taawon
1 Jul 2019
Al-Hilal Saudi FC Ohod
19 Jan 2019Loan

Competitions

Pro League· Saudi-Arabia

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Friendlies· World

Super Cup· Saudi-Arabia

FIFA Intercontinental Cup· World

Recent form

@ Al-Hazm

Pro League · 0–2

16'6.7

@ Al Shabab

Pro League · 5–1

vs Al-Ittihad FC

Pro League · 0–2

9'6.3

@ Al Najma

Pro League · 2–1

vs Al Kholood

Pro League · 1–2

10'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Al-Ahli Jeddah	12	0	0	6.52
2024	Al-Ahli Jeddah	42	0	0	6.64
2023	Al-Ahli Jeddah	34	0	1	6.53
2022	Al Taawon	32	7	2	6.78
2021	Al Taawon	26	1	2	6.75

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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