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.

H. Fujii

Japan

Japan25 yrs

Age

185 cm

Height

74 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Nagoya Grampus

2021–2025

112 apps⚽ 4

Kortrijk

2023–2024

34 apps

Japan

2023–2024

1 apps

Career transfers

Kortrijk Nagoya Grampus
15 Aug 2025Transfer
Nagoya Grampus Kortrijk
15 Jun 2024
Nagoya Grampus Kortrijk
10 Jan 2024Loan

Honours

J-League Cup

Winner

Japan · 1× (2021)

Injury record

Leg Injury

Jan 2025 – Mar 2025

Hip Injury

Sept 2024

Thigh Injury

Feb 2024 – Apr 2024

Competitions

J1 League· Japan

Jupiler Pro League· Belgium

J-League Cup· Japan

Emperor Cup· Japan

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Cup· Belgium

Friendlies· World

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

@ Machida Zelvia

J1 League · 1–2

120'9.0

@ Sanfrecce Hiroshima

J1 League

90'6.2

@ Cerezo Osaka

J1 League · 1–6

90'6.3

vs Kyoto Sanga

J1 League · 3–0

90'7.3

vs Gamba Osaka

J1 League · 2–1

90'7.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Nagoya Grampus	11	0	1	7.00
2024	Kortrijk	25	0	0	6.86
2023	Nagoya Grampus	56	3	3	7.03
2022	Nagoya Grampus	44	0	0	7.08
2021	Nagoya Grampus	11	1	0	6.89

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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