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. Sumiyoshi

Japan

Japan28 yrs

Age

182 cm

Height

84 kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Shimizu S-pulse

2024–2025

65 apps⚽ 5

Sanfrecce Hiroshima

2021–2024

28 apps⚽ 2

Mito Hollyhock

2021

21 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Shimizu S-pulse
31 Jan 2025Transfer
Shimizu S-pulse Sanfrecce Hiroshima
30 Jan 2025Return from loan
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Shimizu S-pulse
20 Jan 2025Transfer
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Shimizu S-pulse
22 Jan 2024Loan
Mito Hollyhock Sanfrecce Hiroshima
12 Jul 2021

Honours

J2 League

Winner

Japan · 1× (2024)

J-League Cup

Winner

Japan · 1× (2022)

Emperor Cup

Runner-up

Japan · 1× (2022)

Competitions

Recent form

@ Yokohama F. Marinos

J1 League · 0–3

60'6.7

vs Yokohama F. Marinos

J1 League · 1–1

90'6.5

vs Gamba Osaka

J1 League · 1–2

90'6.6

@ Fagiano Okayama

J1 League · 0–2

90'7.0

vs Avispa Fukuoka

J1 League · 1–1

90'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Shimizu S-pulse	34	1	0	6.96
2024	Shimizu S-pulse	31	4	0	—
2023	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	9	0	1	7.16
2022	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	18	2	0	6.49
2021	Mito Hollyhock	22	1	0	6.30

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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