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.

Right Wing

T. Kubo

Japan

Japan26 yrs

Age

167 cm

Height

64 kg

Weight

Right Wing

Position

Midfield — right

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

The Japanese Messi. Former La Masia prodigy turned La Liga star with electrifying dribbling and creativity.

Career clubs

Kashiwa Reysol

2025

32 apps⚽ 7

Japan

2025

12 apps⚽ 1

Sagan Tosu

2025

0 apps

Nagoya Grampus

2023–2024

31 apps⚽ 3

Fujieda MYFC

2021–2023

63 apps⚽ 17

Career transfers

Nagoya Grampus Kashiwa Reysol
31 Jan 2025Transfer
Sagan Tosu Nagoya Grampus
30 Jan 2025Return from loan
Sagan Tosu Kashiwa Reysol
20 Jan 2025Transfer
Nagoya Grampus Sagan Tosu
14 Aug 2024Loan
Fujieda MYFC Nagoya Grampus
26 Jul 2023

Honours

EAFF E-1 Football Championship

Winner

Asia · 1× (2025)

J3 League

Runner-up

Japan · 1× (2022)

Competitions

EAFF E-1 Football Championship· World

Recent form

vs Kyoto Sanga

J1 League · 0–1

93'6.9

vs JEF United Chiba

J1 League

79'6.9

@ Yokohama F. Marinos

J1 League · 1–0

🅰 183'7.6

vs Kawasaki Frontale

J1 League · 1–0

90'7.2

vs Urawa

J1 League · 0–1

90'7.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Kashiwa Reysol	44	8	6	7.16
2024	Nagoya Grampus	17	1	0	6.51
2023	Fujieda MYFC	41	7	1	6.75
2022	Fujieda MYFC	30	10	0	—
2021	Fujieda MYFC	6	2	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

Strengths

Attribute profile — pace, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, physical.

World Cup history

2022: Round of 16 hero | 2026: Japan's creative spark

Career highlights

Signed by Barça at 10
Real Madrid academy
La Liga breakout at Sociedad

Achievements

Copa del Rey Semi-FinalistJapan Young Player of YearLa Liga breakthrough star

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