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. Misao

Japan

Japan34 yrs

Age

175 cm

Height

70 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Perth Glory

2024–2025

13 apps

Kyoto Sanga

2023–2024

31 apps⚽ 1

Oita Trinita

2021–2022

84 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Perth Glory Oita Trinita
27 Jul 2025Free transfer
Perth Glory Oita Trinita
29 Jun 2025Free transfer
Kyoto Sanga Perth Glory
16 Jan 2025Transfer
Oita Trinita Kyoto Sanga
9 Jan 2023
Kashima Oita Trinita
5 Jan 2019Free transfer
Shonan Bellmare Kashima
1 Jan 2017

Competitions

Australia Cup· Australia

Recent form

@ Wellington Phoenix

A-League · 2–0

🅰 182'7.7

@ Auckland

A-League · 0–1

90'6.5

vs Adelaide United

A-League · 4–1

90'6.3

@ Western United

A-League · 1–3

90'6.5

@ Central Coast Mariners

A-League · 1–3

90'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Perth Glory	1	0	0	—
2024	Kyoto Sanga	30	1	1	6.67
2023	Kyoto Sanga	13	0	0	6.88
2022	Oita Trinita	44	0	0	—
2021	Oita Trinita	40	1	2	6.76

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

281

Fouls

← All World Cup stars