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.

H. Takeda

Japan

Japan24 yrs

Age

177 cm cm

Height

69 kg kg

Weight

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Vegalta Sendai

2025

11 apps

Urawa

2021–2024

26 apps⚽ 3

Mito Hollyhock

2023

38 apps⚽ 2

Omiya Ardija

2022

33 apps⚽ 2

FC Ryukyu

2021

15 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Vegalta Sendai Urawa
30 Jan 2026Return from loan
Urawa Vegalta Sendai
20 Jan 2025Transfer
Mito Hollyhock Urawa
1 Jan 2024
Urawa Mito Hollyhock
9 Jan 2023Loan
Urawa Omiya Ardija
2 Jan 2022Loan
FC Ryukyu Urawa
1 Jan 2022
Urawa FC Ryukyu
27 Jul 2021Loan

Competitions

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

@ Avispa Fukuoka

J1 League · 0–1

17'6.3

vs Kawasaki Frontale

J1 League · 1–1

vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima

J1 League · 3–0

@ Kashima

J1 League · 0–0

14'6.6

@ Sagan Tosu

J1 League · 1–1

12'7.0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Vegalta Sendai	11	0	0	—
2024	Urawa	16	3	1	6.72
2023	Mito Hollyhock	38	2	0	—
2022	Omiya Ardija	33	2	0	—
2021	FC Ryukyu	25	2	0	6.53

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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