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.

K. Fujimoto

Japan

Japan27 yrs

Age

179 cm

Height

71 kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Avispa Fukuoka

2025

32 apps⚽ 1

Oita Trinita

2021–2024

88 apps⚽ 11

Machida Zelvia

2024

42 apps⚽ 3

Career transfers

Machida Zelvia Avispa Fukuoka
20 Jan 2025Transfer
Oita Trinita Machida Zelvia
22 Jan 2024
Institute of Fitness Oita Trinita
1 Feb 2021Free transfer
Oita Trinita Institute of Fitness
27 Oct 2020
Institute of Fitness Oita Trinita
10 Jun 2020Loan

Honours

Emperor Cup

Runner-up

Japan · 1× (2021)

Injury record

Injury

Apr 2025

Competitions

Recent form

@ JEF United Chiba

J1 League · 2–1

45'6.2

vs Vissel Kobe

J1 League

72'6.9

@ Shimizu S-pulse

J1 League · 1–1

84'6.7

vs Kyoto Sanga

J1 League · 1–1

90'6.2

@ Cerezo Osaka

J1 League · 1–1

82'6.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Avispa Fukuoka	32	1	3	6.58
2024	Machida Zelvia	42	3	3	6.76
2023	Oita Trinita	40	5	0	—
2022	Oita Trinita	29	4	0	—
2021	Oita Trinita	19	2	0	6.39

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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