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. Takahashi

Japan

Japan27 yrs

Age

182 cm

Height

76 kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Shimizu S-pulse

2025

14 apps⚽ 5

Yokohama FC

2024

34 apps⚽ 5

Urawa

2022–2024

25 apps⚽ 2

Roasso Kumamoto

2021–2022

69 apps⚽ 23

Career transfers

Urawa Shimizu S-pulse
25 Jul 2025Transfer
Urawa Shimizu S-pulse
23 Jul 2025Transfer
Yokohama FC Urawa
30 Jan 2025Return from loan
Yokohama FC Urawa
21 Jan 2025Return from loan
Urawa Yokohama FC
25 Mar 2024Loan
Roasso Kumamoto Urawa
9 Jan 2023

Honours

AFC Champions League Elite

Winner

Asia · 1× (2022/2023)

J3 League

Winner

Japan · 1× (2021)

J2 League

Runner-up

Japan · 1× (2024)

J-League Cup

Runner-up

Japan · 1× (2023)

Competitions

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Recent form

@ Yokohama F. Marinos

J1 League · 0–3

45'6.5

vs Yokohama F. Marinos

J1 League · 1–1

vs Gamba Osaka

J1 League · 1–2

22'6.9

@ Fagiano Okayama

J1 League · 0–2

60'6.5

vs Avispa Fukuoka

J1 League · 1–1

86'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Shimizu S-pulse	14	5	1	6.92
2024	Yokohama FC	35	5	0	6.20
2023	Urawa	24	2	0	6.86
2022	Roasso Kumamoto	45	15	0	—
2021	Roasso Kumamoto	24	8	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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