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.

Park Il-Gyu

Japan

Japan36 yrs

Age

180 cm

Height

76 kg

Weight

Goalkeeper

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Sagan Tosu

2021–2025

154 apps

Yokohama F. Marinos

2024–2025

33 apps

Career transfers

Sagan Tosu Yokohama F. Marinos
20 Jan 2025Transfer
Yokohama F. Marinos Sagan Tosu
1 Feb 2021Free transfer
Sagan Tosu Yokohama F. Marinos
1 Jan 2021
Yokohama F. Marinos Sagan Tosu
25 Oct 2020Loan
FC Ryukyu Yokohama F. Marinos
5 Jan 2019

Honours

J1 League

Winner

Japan · 1× (2019)

J3 League

Winner

Japan · 1× (2018)

J.League World Challenge

Runner-up

World · 1× (2025)

Super Cup

Runner-up

Japan · 1× (2020)

Competitions

J1 League· Japan

Emperor Cup· Japan

AFC Champions League Elite· World

J-League Cup· Japan

J2/J3 League· Japan

Recent form

vs Shimizu S-pulse

J1 League · 3–0

@ Shimizu S-pulse

J1 League · 1–1

90'6.0

@ Tokyo Verdy

J1 League · 6–0

94'7.0

vs Kashiwa Reysol

J1 League · 0–1

90'6.9

vs Kashima

J1 League · 1–1

90'6.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Rating
2025	Yokohama F. Marinos	28	7.12
2024	Sagan Tosu	44	7.05
2023	Sagan Tosu	36	7.29
2022	Sagan Tosu	38	7.04
2021	Sagan Tosu	41	7.13

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

← All World Cup stars