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. Inui

Japan

Japan37 yrs

Age

169 cm

Height

63 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Shimizu S-pulse

2023–2025

101 apps⚽ 10

Vissel Kobe

2025

0 apps

Cerezo Osaka

2021–2022

19 apps⚽ 5

Career transfers

Eibar Cerezo Osaka
31 Aug 2021Free transfer
Real Betis Eibar
24 Jul 2019Transfer
Real Betis Alaves
24 Jan 2019Loan
Eibar Real Betis
2 Jul 2018Free transfer
Eintracht Frankfurt Eibar
26 Aug 2015Free transfer
VfL Bochum Eintracht Frankfurt
4 Jul 2012Transfer

Honours

J2 League

Winner

Japan · 1× (2024)

J-League Cup

Runner-up

Japan · 1× (2021)

AFC Asian Cup

Runner-up

Asia · 1× (2019)

Injury record

Ankle/Foot Injury

May 2019

Ankle/Foot Injury

Apr 2019

Knock

Jan 2019

Competitions

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Recent form

@ Kashima

J1 League · 0–2

@ Avispa Fukuoka

J1 League

vs Kyoto Sanga

J1 League · 1–0

@ Gamba Osaka

J1 League · 0–5

13'6.3

vs Cerezo Osaka

J1 League · 0–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Shimizu S-pulse	38	3	2	6.92
2024	Shimizu S-pulse	31	5	0	—
2023	Shimizu S-pulse	32	2	1	6.87
2022	Cerezo Osaka	6	4	1	7.14
2021	Cerezo Osaka	13	1	2	6.87

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

234

Fouls

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