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.

K. Aribi

AlgeriaAlgeria31 yrs

Age

192 cm cm

Height

75 kg kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

Algeria

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

MC Oran

2024

21 apps⚽ 1

Ohod

2023–2024

0 apps

Algeria

2021–2023

3 apps

CR Belouizdad

2021–2022

37 apps⚽ 11

Nimes

2021

9 apps

Career transfers

MC Oran Al Talaba
29 Jul 2025Free transfer
Ohod MC Oran
16 Jul 2024Free transfer
CR Belouizdad Ohod
31 Jul 2023
Nimes CR Belouizdad
31 Jan 2022Free transfer
ES Sahel Nimes
2 Oct 2020Transfer

Competitions

Ligue 1· Algeria

CAF Champions League· World

Ligue 2· France

African Nations Championship· World

Friendlies· World

Coupe de France· France

World Cup - Qualification Africa· World

Division 1· Saudi-Arabia

Recent form

@ Sweden

Friendlies · 0–2

@ Wydad AC

CAF Champions League · 0–0

45'6.5

vs Wydad AC

CAF Champions League · 0–1

90'7.0

@ Esperance Tunis

CAF Champions League · 1–2

76'6.3

vs Etoile DU Sahel

CAF Champions League · 2–0

38'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	MC Oran	21	1	0	—
2023	Ohod	0	0	0	—
2022	CR Belouizdad	18	6	0	—
2021	CR Belouizdad	31	5	1	6.59

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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