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.

S. Muroya

Japan

Japan31 yrs

Age

176 cm

Height

65 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

FC Tokyo

2025

17 apps

Hannover 96

2021–2024

117 apps⚽ 5

Japan

2021–2022

4 apps

Career transfers

Hannover 96 FC Tokyo
1 Jun 2025Transfer
Tokyo U23 Hannover 96
13 Sept 2020

Honours

AFC U23 Asian Cup

Winner

Asia · 1× (2015/2016)

J1 League

Runner-up

Japan · 1× (2019)

AFC Asian Cup

Runner-up

Asia · 1× (2019)

EAFF E-1 Football Championship

Runner-up

Asia · 1× (2016/2017)

Competitions

2. Bundesliga· Germany

J1 League· Japan

DFB Pokal· Germany

World Cup - Qualification Asia· World

Friendlies· World

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs Cerezo Osaka

J1 League · 1–3

90'6.2

@ Kashima

J1 League

90'6.5

@ Urawa

J1 League · 0–0

90'6.3

vs Tokyo Verdy

J1 League · 2–1

⚽ 190'7.6

vs JEF United Chiba

J1 League · 0–3

90'6.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	FC Tokyo	17	0	1	6.96
2024	Hannover 96	28	0	0	6.88
2023	Hannover 96	26	2	3	6.92
2022	Hannover 96	36	3	1	6.91
2021	Hannover 96	31	0	3	6.74

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

272

Fouls

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