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. Wakizaka

Japan

Japan30 yrs

Age

173 cm

Height

69 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Kawasaki Frontale

2021–2025

223 apps⚽ 41

Japan

2021–2022

1 apps

Honours

Super Cup

Winner

Japan · 5× (2024, 2022, 2021, 2019…)

Emperor Cup

Winner

Japan · 2× (2023, 2020/2021)

J1 League

Winner

Japan · 4× (2022, 2021, 2020, 2018)

EAFF E-1 Football Championship

Winner

Asia · 1× (2022)

J-League Cup

Winner

Japan · 1× (2019)

AFC Champions League Elite

Runner-up

Asia · 1× (2024/2025)

Injury record

Muscle Injury

Nov 2024

Competitions

J1 League· Japan

AFC Champions League Elite· World

J-League Cup· Japan

Emperor Cup· Japan

Friendlies· World

Friendlies Clubs· World

World Cup - Qualification Asia· World

Recent form

@ Mito Hollyhock

J1 League · 3–1

89'6.5

vs Machida Zelvia

J1 League · 1–1

⚽ 190'8.0

@ Kashiwa Reysol

J1 League · 0–1

90'6.6

vs Tokyo Verdy

J1 League · 1–0

⚽ 190'7.6

@ FC Tokyo

J1 League · 0–2

45'6.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Kawasaki Frontale	36	7	7	7.10
2024	Kawasaki Frontale	48	8	5	7.24
2023	Kawasaki Frontale	50	13	6	7.25
2022	Kawasaki Frontale	41	7	10	7.30
2021	Kawasaki Frontale	49	6	8	7.23

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

194

Fouls

← All World Cup stars