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.

M. Brahimi

France

France27 yrs

Age

182 cm

Height

74 kg

Weight

Midfield — centre

Typical role

France

Nationality

Career clubs

CSKA Sofia

2025

23 apps⚽ 1

Fakel

2022–2024

45 apps⚽ 1

Botev Plovdiv

2022–2024

32 apps

Pirin Blagoevgrad

2021

19 apps⚽ 4

Career transfers

Fakel CSKA Sofia
22 Aug 2025Free transfer
Botev Plovdiv Fakel
19 Jun 2024Free transfer
Fakel Botev Plovdiv
1 Jul 2023
Botev Plovdiv Fakel
3 Feb 2023Loan
Pirin Blagoevgrad Botev Plovdiv
8 Jan 2022Transfer
Neftochimic Burgas Pirin Blagoevgrad
1 Jul 2021Free transfer
Hauts Lyonnais Vaulx
1 Jul 2018Free transfer
Saint-Priest Hauts Lyonnais
1 Jul 2017Free transfer

Competitions

First League· Bulgaria

Premier League· Russia

Cup· Bulgaria

Cup· Russia

UEFA Europa Conference League· World

Recent form

vs Levski Sofia

First League · 1–1

90'6.9

@ Beroe

First League · 3–0

⚽ 141'7.3

vs Dobrudzha

First League · 2–0

48'6.2

@ Ludogorets

First League · 0–3

66'6.3

vs Lokomotiv Sofia

First League · 2–0

76'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	CSKA Sofia	23	1	1	6.90
2024	Fakel	32	1	0	6.86
2023	Botev Plovdiv	13	0	1	6.98
2022	Botev Plovdiv	32	0	1	6.71
2021	Pirin Blagoevgrad	19	4	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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