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.

R. Kharchouch

Netherlands

Netherlands30 yrs

Age

192 cm

Height

75 kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

Netherlands

Nationality

Career clubs

Telstar

2024

25 apps

Excelsior

2022–2023

31 apps⚽ 5

Emmen

2021–2022

26 apps⚽ 7

Sparta Rotterdam

2021

0 apps

Career transfers

Telstar Omonia 29is Maiou
29 Jun 2025Free transfer
Excelsior Telstar
27 Aug 2024Free transfer
Sparta Rotterdam Excelsior
12 Jul 2022
Emmen Sparta Rotterdam
30 Jun 2022
Sparta Rotterdam Emmen
17 Aug 2021Loan
Telstar Sparta Rotterdam
1 Jul 2020
OFC Oostzaan Telstar
1 Jul 2019Free transfer

Injury record

Back Injury

Sept 2022

Groin Injury

May 2021 – Jun 2021

Knee Injury

Sept 2020 – Nov 2020

Competitions

Eerste Divisie· Netherlands

Eredivisie· Netherlands

KNVB Beker· Netherlands

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

@ Willem II

Eredivisie · 3–1

vs Willem II

Eredivisie · 2–2

8'6.3

vs Den Bosch

Eredivisie · 2–1

30'6.7

@ Den Bosch

Eredivisie · 0–0

31'6.9

@ ADO Den Haag

Eredivisie · 1–0

26'6.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	Telstar	25	0	1	6.62
2023	Excelsior	0	0	0	—
2022	Excelsior	31	5	1	6.59
2021	Emmen	26	7	2	6.96

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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