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.

S. Toyama

Japan

Japan23 yrs

Age

178 cm

Height

70 kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Gamba Osaka

2021–2025

16 apps⚽ 1

Roasso Kumamoto

2024–2025

13 apps⚽ 3

Tokyo Verdy

2025

9 apps

Mito Hollyhock

2022–2023

35 apps⚽ 7

Ehime FC

2021

19 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Tokyo Verdy Gamba Osaka
30 Jan 2026Return from loan
Gamba Osaka Tokyo Verdy
12 Aug 2025Loan
Roasso Kumamoto Gamba Osaka
1 Feb 2025Return from loan
Roasso Kumamoto Gamba Osaka
30 Jan 2025Return from loan
Gamba Osaka Roasso Kumamoto
9 Jul 2024Loan
Mito Hollyhock Gamba Osaka
1 Aug 2023
Ehime FC Mito Hollyhock
1 Feb 2022Loan

Competitions

AFC Champions League Two· World

Recent form

@ Tokyo Verdy

J1 League · 4–2

⚽ 123'7.3

@ Kyoto Sanga

J1 League · 1–1

vs Avispa Fukuoka

J1 League · 1–2

28'6.6

@ Bangkok United

AFC Champions League Two · 3–0

vs Cerezo Osaka

J1 League · 0–1

12'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	Tokyo Verdy	11	1	6.49
2024	Roasso Kumamoto	23	3	6.64
2023	Mito Hollyhock	22	2	6.50
2022	Mito Hollyhock	17	5	—
2021	Ehime FC	19	1	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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