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 Al Ghamdi

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia24 yrs

Age

175 cm

Height

71 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Saudi Arabia

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Al-Ittihad FC

2023–2025

35 apps⚽ 3

Saudi Arabia U23

2022–2024

17 apps⚽ 3

Saudi Arabia

2023–2024

2 apps

NEOM

2024

0 apps

Al-Ettifaq

2021–2023

48 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

NEOM Al-Ittihad FC
1 Jul 2025Return from loan
NEOM Al-Ittihad FC
29 Jun 2025Return from loan
Al-Ittihad FC NEOM
30 Jan 2025Loan
Al-Ettifaq Al-Ittihad FC
18 Jul 2024
Al-Ittihad FC Al-Ettifaq
1 Jul 2024
Al-Ettifaq Al-Ittihad FC
28 Jan 2024Loan

Competitions

Pro League· Saudi-Arabia

AFC Champions League Elite· World

AFC U23 Asian Cup· World

Asian Games· World

Tournoi Maurice Revello· World

Gulf Cup of Nations· World

Friendlies· World

Division 1· Saudi-Arabia

Recent form

vs Al-Qadisiyah FC

Pro League · 1–5

14'6.6

@ Al Shabab

Pro League · 2–3

@ Al-Ettifaq

Pro League · 3–1

vs Damac

Pro League · 2–1

15'6.9

vs Al Kholood

Pro League · 0–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Al-Ittihad FC	30	3	3	6.70
2024	Saudi Arabia U23	6	2	0	7.10
2023	Al-Ettifaq	19	0	0	6.59
2022	Al-Ettifaq	34	1	1	6.55
2021	Al-Ettifaq	13	1	0	6.84

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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