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.

N. Sugiyama

Japan

Japan27 yrs

Age

175 cm cm

Height

69 kg kg

Weight

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

JEF United Chiba

2025

9 apps⚽ 1

Montedio Yamagata

2024

17 apps⚽ 1

Gamba Osaka

2023–2024

14 apps⚽ 2

Roasso Kumamoto

2021–2022

76 apps⚽ 15

Career transfers

Gamba Osaka JEF United Chiba
1 Feb 2025Transfer
JEF United Chiba Gamba Osaka
30 Jan 2025Return from loan
Gamba Osaka Montedio Yamagata
1 Jan 2024Loan
Roasso Kumamoto Gamba Osaka
9 Jan 2023

Competitions

Recent form

vs Kashima

J1 League · 0–2

11'6.7

vs Machida Zelvia

J1 League · 0–2

16'6.6

@ FC Tokyo

J1 League · 3–0

@ Urawa

J1 League · 0–2

45'6.3

vs Yokohama F. Marinos

J1 League · 2–3

🅰 116'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	JEF United Chiba	9	1	0	—
2024	Montedio Yamagata	17	1	0	—
2023	Gamba Osaka	14	2	1	6.79
2022	Roasso Kumamoto	47	10	0	—
2021	Roasso Kumamoto	29	5	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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