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.

J. Nakamura

Japan

Japan22 yrs

Age

165 cm cm

Height

59 kg kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

FC Gifu

2025

21 apps

Gamba Osaka

2021–2025

17 apps

Matsumoto Yamaga

2024

12 apps⚽ 1

Japan U19

2022

3 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

FC Gifu Gamba Osaka
30 Jan 2026Return from loan
Gamba Osaka FC Gifu
1 Feb 2025Loan
Matsumoto Yamaga Gamba Osaka
30 Jan 2025Return from loan
Gamba Osaka Matsumoto Yamaga
7 Aug 2024Loan
FC Gifu Gamba Osaka
1 Feb 1926

Competitions

J3 League· Japan

J1 League· Japan

J-League Cup· Japan

Tournoi Maurice Revello· World

Emperor Cup· Japan

Friendlies Clubs· World

AFC Champions League Elite· World

AFC Champions League Two· World

Recent form

@ Tokyo Verdy

J1 League · 4–2

33'6.7

vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima

J1 League · 0–1

@ Nagoya Grampus

J1 League · 1–2

9'6.7

vs Vissel Kobe

J1 League · 5–0

13'6.7

@ Kyoto Sanga

J1 League · 1–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	FC Gifu	21	0	2	6.74
2024	Matsumoto Yamaga	12	1	0	—
2023	Gamba Osaka	1	0	0	—
2022	Gamba Osaka	18	1	0	6.60
2021	Gamba Osaka	1	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

← All World Cup stars