Question 1

When does the 2026 FIFA World Cup start?

Accepted Answer

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026, with the opening match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

Question 2

Where is the 2026 World Cup Final?

Accepted Answer

The Final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York metro area) on July 19, 2026.

Question 3

How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?

Accepted Answer

48 teams will compete in the 2026 World Cup — the first time the tournament has been expanded from 32 to 48 teams.

Question 4

How many host cities are there?

Accepted Answer

16 host cities across 3 countries: 11 in the USA, 3 in Mexico, and 2 in Canada.

Question 5

How many matches will be played?

Accepted Answer

104 matches will be played over 39 days, from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Kashima	21	0	2	6.75
2024	FC Tokyo	31	7	4	7.19
2023	Kashima	20	1	0	6.50
2022	Kashima	17	1	1	6.57
2021	Kashima	46	13	7	7.05

R. Araki

International career