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. Hashimoto

Japan

Japan26 yrs

Age

173 cm

Height

62 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Albirex Niigata

2023–2025

49 apps

Tokushima Vortis

2024

24 apps⚽ 1

Yokohama FC

2023

5 apps

Renofa Yamaguchi

2021–2022

44 apps⚽ 3

Career transfers

Albirex Niigata FC Tokyo
10 Jan 2026Transfer
Tokushima Vortis Albirex Niigata
30 Jul 2024
Renofa Yamaguchi Tokushima Vortis
22 Jan 2024
Renofa Yamaguchi Yokohama FC
9 Jan 2023

Honours

J-League Cup

Runner-up

Japan · 1× (2024)

Competitions

Recent form

vs Cerezo Osaka

J1 League · 1–3

90'5.7

@ Kashima

J1 League

90'7.0

@ Urawa

J1 League · 0–0

90'8.7

vs Tokyo Verdy

J1 League · 2–1

13'7.0

vs JEF United Chiba

J1 League · 0–3

70'6.6

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Albirex Niigata	30	0	2	6.97
2024	Tokushima Vortis	33	1	2	7.09
2023	Yokohama FC	15	0	0	6.59
2022	Renofa Yamaguchi	36	2	0	—
2021	Renofa Yamaguchi	8	1	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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