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.

R. Miyaichi

Japan

Japan33 yrs

Age

181 cm

Height

77 kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Yokohama F. Marinos

2021–2025

140 apps⚽ 11

Japan

2022

0 apps

Career transfers

Arsenal FC St. Pauli
1 Jul 2015Free transfer
Arsenal Twente
1 Sept 2014Loan
Wigan Arsenal
1 Jul 2013
Arsenal Bolton
31 Jan 2012Loan
Feyenoord Arsenal
1 Jul 2011
Arsenal Feyenoord
14 Jan 2011Loan

Honours

J1 League

Winner

Japan · 3× (2023, 2022, 2021)

Super Cup

Winner

Japan · 1× (2023)

EAFF E-1 Football Championship

Winner

Asia · 1× (2022)

FA Cup

Winner

England · 1× (2013/2014)

J.League World Challenge

Runner-up

World · 2× (2025, 2023)

AFC Champions League Elite

Runner-up

Asia · 1× (2023/2024)

Injury record

Hamstring

Mar 2014 – Aug 2014

Hamstring

Nov 2013 – Dec 2013

Rib Injury

Jul 2013 – Aug 2013

Ankle/Foot Injury

Mar 2013 – Jul 2013

Ankle/Foot Injury

Nov 2012 – Mar 2013

Groin Injury

Oct 2012 – Nov 2012

Ankle Injury

Nov 2011 – Jan 2012

Competitions

J1 League· Japan

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs Shimizu S-pulse

J1 League · 3–0

vs Kashiwa Reysol

J1 League · 0–1

34'6.6

vs Kashima

J1 League · 1–1

90'7.0

@ Machida Zelvia

J1 League · 0–2

45'6.5

vs Mito Hollyhock

J1 League · 1–1

40'7.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Yokohama F. Marinos	22	0	0	6.60
2024	Yokohama F. Marinos	44	2	3	6.78
2023	Yokohama F. Marinos	51	6	0	6.74
2022	Yokohama F. Marinos	21	3	3	6.83
2021	Yokohama F. Marinos	2	0	0	6.60

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

151

Fouls

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