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.

Y. Matsuo

Japan

Japan28 yrs

Age

170 cm

Height

65 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Urawa

2022–2025

98 apps⚽ 20

KVC Westerlo

2022–2023

30 apps

Yokohama FC

2021

33 apps⚽ 3

Career transfers

KVC Westerlo Urawa
1 Jan 2024
Urawa KVC Westerlo
27 Jan 2023Loan
Yokohama FC Urawa
9 Jan 2022Free transfer

Honours

Super Cup

Winner

Japan · 1× (2022)

J2 League

Runner-up

Japan · 1× (2019)

Competitions

J1 League· Japan

Jupiler Pro League· Belgium

AFC Champions League Elite· World

J-League Cup· Japan

FIFA Club World Cup· World

Emperor Cup· Japan

Cup· Belgium

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs Fagiano Okayama

J1 League · 0–2

18'6.2

@ Fagiano Okayama

J1 League · 1–1

33'6.7

@ Machida Zelvia

J1 League · 0–1

28'6.5

vs FC Tokyo

J1 League · 0–0

28'6.6

@ Mito Hollyhock

J1 League · 4–1

8'6.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Urawa	35	5	0	6.79
2024	Urawa	22	4	0	6.81
2023	KVC Westerlo	16	0	0	—
2022	Urawa	55	11	6	6.85
2021	Yokohama FC	33	3	1	6.70

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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