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.

M. Hasegawa

Japan

Japan27 yrs

Age

177 cm

Height

70 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Albirex Niigata

2024–2025

79 apps⚽ 9

Ventforet Kofu

2021–2024

128 apps⚽ 24

Career transfers

Albirex Niigata V-varen Nagasaki
11 Jan 2026
Ventforet Kofu Albirex Niigata
22 Jan 2024
Ventforet Kofu Ventforet Kofu
1 Feb 2021Free transfer
Hosei University Ventforet Kofu
28 Jul 2020Loan

Honours

Emperor Cup

Winner

Japan · 1× (2022)

J-League Cup

Runner-up

Japan · 1× (2024)

Super Cup

Runner-up

Japan · 1× (2023)

Competitions

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Recent form

@ Mito Hollyhock

J1 League · 1–0

78'6.3

@ Kyoto Sanga

J1 League

90'6.7

vs Vissel Kobe

J1 League · 2–2

81'6.9

@ Cerezo Osaka

J1 League · 2–3

71'6.9

vs Fagiano Okayama

J1 League · 2–1

90'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Albirex Niigata	40	7	4	6.96
2024	Albirex Niigata	39	2	1	6.99
2023	Ventforet Kofu	46	9	0	—
2022	Ventforet Kofu	45	8	0	—
2021	Ventforet Kofu	37	7	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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