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. Tachibanada

Japan

Japan27 yrs

Age

169 cm

Height

68 kg

Weight

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Kawasaki Frontale

2021–2025

221 apps⚽ 14

Honours

Super Cup

Winner

Japan · 3× (2024, 2022, 2021)

Emperor Cup

Winner

Japan · 2× (2023, 2020/2021)

J1 League

Winner

Japan · 3× (2022, 2021, 2020)

AFC Champions League Elite

Runner-up

Asia · 1× (2024/2025)

Injury record

Injury

Apr 2025 – May 2025

Injury

Apr 2025

Competitions

J1 League· Japan

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Emperor Cup· Japan

J-League Cup· Japan

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

@ Mito Hollyhock

J1 League · 3–1

90'7.3

vs Machida Zelvia

J1 League · 1–1

72'6.9

@ Kashiwa Reysol

J1 League · 0–1

85'6.7

vs Tokyo Verdy

J1 League · 1–0

90'7.2

@ FC Tokyo

J1 League · 0–2

79'6.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Kawasaki Frontale	30	1	0	6.78
2024	Kawasaki Frontale	54	3	1	7.05
2023	Kawasaki Frontale	53	3	0	6.91
2022	Kawasaki Frontale	42	2	2	6.96
2021	Kawasaki Frontale	42	5	0	7.07

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

155

Fouls

← All World Cup stars