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.

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Japan

Japan24 yrs

Age

188 cm

Height

75 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Fagiano Okayama

2025

0 apps

Jubilo Iwata

2025

0 apps

Azul Claro Numazu

2021–2024

71 apps⚽ 15

Tokushima Vortis

2024

37 apps⚽ 7

Mito Hollyhock

2021

12 apps

Career transfers

Fagiano Okayama Jubilo Iwata
20 Aug 2025Loan
Tokushima Vortis Fagiano Okayama
20 Jan 2025Transfer
Azul Claro Numazu Tokushima Vortis
22 Jan 2024
Mito Hollyhock Azul Claro Numazu
9 Jan 2022Free transfer
Mito Hollyhock Azul Claro Numazu
12 Aug 2021Loan
Yokohama F. Marinos Mito Hollyhock
9 Jan 2021Free transfer
Yokohama F. Marinos Kamatamare Sanuki
21 Jan 2020Loan

Competitions

Recent form

@ Urawa

J1 League · 2–0

vs Urawa

J1 League · 1–1

vs Cerezo Osaka

J1 League · 2–3

vs Shimizu S-pulse

J1 League · 2–0

12'6.9

@ Vissel Kobe

J1 League · 3–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	Fagiano Okayama	0	0	—
2024	Tokushima Vortis	37	7	—
2023	Azul Claro Numazu	37	13	—
2022	Azul Claro Numazu	29	2	—
2021	Mito Hollyhock	17	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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