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.

T. Takamine

Japan

Japan28 yrs

Age

177 cm

Height

74 kg

Weight

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Consadole Sapporo

2021–2025

91 apps⚽ 2

Kashiwa Reysol

2023–2024

54 apps⚽ 3

Kortrijk

2024

21 apps

Career transfers

Consadole Sapporo Nagoya Grampus
31 Jan 2026Loan
Kortrijk Consadole Sapporo
20 Jan 2025Transfer
Kortrijk Consadole Sapporo
4 Jan 2025
Kashiwa Reysol Kortrijk
30 Jul 2024
Consadole Sapporo Kashiwa Reysol
9 Jan 2023
Tsukuba University Consadole Sapporo
4 Jan 2020Free transfer
Tsukuba University Consadole Sapporo
29 Mar 2019Loan

Competitions

J1 League· Japan

Jupiler Pro League· Belgium

Recent form

@ Machida Zelvia

J1 League · 1–2

98'6.2

@ Sanfrecce Hiroshima

J1 League

🅰 190'8.5

@ Cerezo Osaka

J1 League · 1–6

90'6.2

vs Kyoto Sanga

J1 League · 3–0

90'6.9

vs Gamba Osaka

J1 League · 2–1

85'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Consadole Sapporo	13	0	0	—
2024	Kortrijk	35	2	1	6.73
2023	Kashiwa Reysol	40	1	1	6.80
2022	Consadole Sapporo	29	1	2	6.95
2021	Consadole Sapporo	49	1	0	6.96

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

256

Fouls

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