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. Goto

Japan

Japan32 yrs

Age

171 cm cm

Height

70 kg kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Montedio Yamagata

2023–2025

55 apps⚽ 5

Kamatamare Sanuki

2025

17 apps⚽ 4

Shimizu S-pulse

2021–2022

46 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Montedio Yamagata Kamatamare Sanuki
31 Jan 2025Free transfer
Montedio Yamagata Kamatamare Sanuki
20 Jan 2025Free transfer
Shimizu S-pulse Montedio Yamagata
9 Jan 2023Free transfer
Oita Trinita Shimizu S-pulse
4 Jan 2020Free transfer

Competitions

Recent form

@ Sanfrecce Hiroshima

J1 League · 0–2

12'6.7

vs Kyoto Sanga

J1 League · 1–0

10'6.6

vs Kashiwa Reysol

J1 League · 1–1

14'6.3

@ Gamba Osaka

J1 League · 2–0

8'6.9

@ FC Tokyo

J1 League · 2–0

16'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Kamatamare Sanuki	17	4	0	6.84
2024	Montedio Yamagata	25	2	0	—
2023	Montedio Yamagata	30	3	0	—
2022	Shimizu S-pulse	18	0	0	6.49
2021	Shimizu S-pulse	28	1	1	6.66

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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