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.

T. Okubo

Japan

Japan27 yrs

Age

170 cm

Height

62 kg

Weight

Midfield — right

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Urawa

2021–2025

168 apps⚽ 7

Career transfers

Urawa Kashiwa Reysol
11 Jan 2026

Honours

AFC Champions League Elite

Winner

Asia · 2× (2022/2023, 2019)

Super Cup

Winner

Japan · 1× (2022)

Emperor Cup

Winner

Japan · 1× (2021)

J-League Cup

Runner-up

Japan · 1× (2023)

Injury record

Knee Injury

Nov 2024 – Mar 2025

Knee Injury

Oct 2024 – Nov 2024

Competitions

J1 League· Japan

AFC Champions League Elite· World

J-League Cup· Japan

Emperor Cup· Japan

FIFA Club World Cup· World

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs JEF United Chiba

J1 League

vs Kawasaki Frontale

J1 League · 1–0

vs Urawa

J1 League · 0–1

@ Tokyo Verdy

J1 League · 0–1

18'6.5

vs FC Tokyo

J1 League · 1–3

33'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Urawa	17	1	0	6.51
2024	Urawa	23	2	1	6.67
2023	Urawa	62	2	4	6.63
2022	Urawa	39	1	6	6.69
2021	Urawa	27	1	0	6.81

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

← All World Cup stars