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.

Y. Kuwasaki

Japan

Japan27 yrs

Age

175 cm

Height

72 kg

Weight

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Vissel Kobe

2024–2025

101 apps⚽ 3

V-varen Nagasaki

2021–2024

110 apps⚽ 3

Career transfers

V-varen Nagasaki Vissel Kobe
22 Jan 2024

Honours

J1 League

Winner

Japan · 1× (2024)

Emperor Cup

Winner

Japan · 1× (2024)

Super Cup

Runner-up

Japan · 2× (2025, 2024)

J.League World Challenge

Runner-up

World · 1× (2024)

Competitions

J2/J3 League· Japan

J1 League· Japan

Super Cup· Japan

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Emperor Cup· Japan

Friendlies Clubs· World

J-League Cup· Japan

Recent form

@ Kashima

J1 League · 0–2

25'6.6

@ V-varen Nagasaki

J1 League · 2–2

vs Kyoto Sanga

J1 League · 1–0

vs Fagiano Okayama

J1 League · 0–3

90'7.2

@ Sanfrecce Hiroshima

J1 League · 1–1

71'6.6

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Vissel Kobe	73	2	2	6.73
2024	Vissel Kobe	28	1	1	6.76
2023	V-varen Nagasaki	37	1	0	—
2022	V-varen Nagasaki	37	1	0	—
2021	V-varen Nagasaki	36	1	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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