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. Hasukawa

Japan

Japan27 yrs

Age

182 cm

Height

82 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Shimizu S-pulse

2024–2025

51 apps⚽ 1

FC Tokyo

2021–2024

14 apps

Ventforet Kofu

2023

38 apps

Grulla Morioka

2022

11 apps

Career transfers

FC Tokyo Shimizu S-pulse
31 Jan 2025Transfer
Shimizu S-pulse FC Tokyo
30 Jan 2025Return from loan
FC Tokyo Shimizu S-pulse
20 Jan 2025Transfer
FC Tokyo Shimizu S-pulse
22 Jan 2024Loan
Ventforet Kofu FC Tokyo
1 Jan 2024
Grulla Morioka Ventforet Kofu
9 Jan 2023Loan
FC Tokyo Grulla Morioka
1 Jun 2022Loan

Honours

J2 League

Winner

Japan · 1× (2024)

J-League Cup

Winner

Japan · 1× (2020/2021)

Super Cup

Runner-up

Japan · 1× (2023)

Competitions

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Recent form

@ Yokohama F. Marinos

J1 League · 0–3

vs Yokohama F. Marinos

J1 League · 1–1

vs Gamba Osaka

J1 League · 1–2

@ Fagiano Okayama

J1 League · 0–2

vs Avispa Fukuoka

J1 League · 1–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	Shimizu S-pulse	32	0	6.77
2024	Shimizu S-pulse	19	1	—
2023	Ventforet Kofu	38	0	—
2022	Grulla Morioka	12	0	—
2021	FC Tokyo	13	0	6.80

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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