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.

Defender#16

T. Ando

Japan

Japan26 yrs

Age

190 cm

Height

84 kg

Weight

Defender

Position

Japan

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Oita Trinita

2023–2025

68 apps⚽ 2

Avispa Fukuoka

2025

38 apps⚽ 4

FC St. Pauli

2025

14 apps

Japan

2025

3 apps

Imabari

2021–2022

45 apps⚽ 7

Career transfers

Avispa Fukuoka FC St. Pauli
31 Dec 2025Free transfer
Oita Trinita Avispa Fukuoka
20 Jan 2025Transfer
Imabari Oita Trinita
9 Jan 2023

Honours

EAFF E-1 Football Championship

Winner

Asia · 1× (2025)

Competitions

EAFF E-1 Football Championship· World

Friendlies· World

DFB Pokal· Germany

Recent form

vs VfL Wolfsburg

Bundesliga · 1–3

90'6.9

@ RB Leipzig

Bundesliga · 1–2

90'6.9

vs FSV Mainz 05

Bundesliga · 1–2

90'7.5

@ 1. FC Heidenheim

Bundesliga · 0–2

90'6.7

vs 1. FC Köln

Bundesliga · 1–1

90'6.6

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Avispa Fukuoka	55	4	1	7.13
2024	Oita Trinita	41	0	0	—
2023	Oita Trinita	27	2	0	—
2022	Imabari	29	6	0	—
2021	Imabari	16	1	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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