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.

S. Nago

Japan

Japan29 yrs

Age

168 cm

Height

64 kg

Weight

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Avispa Fukuoka

2023–2025

53 apps⚽ 3

Kashima

2022–2024

50 apps⚽ 5

Shonan Bellmare

2021

23 apps⚽ 3

Career transfers

Kashima Avispa Fukuoka
20 Jan 2025Transfer
Kashima Avispa Fukuoka
18 Jan 2025
Shonan Bellmare Kashima
1 Jan 2022
Kashima Shonan Bellmare
1 Jan 2021Loan

Honours

AFC Champions League Elite

Winner

Asia · 1× (2018)

Emperor Cup

Runner-up

Japan · 1× (2019/2020)

Competitions

J1 League· Japan

J-League Cup· Japan

Emperor Cup· Japan

Recent form

@ Shimizu S-pulse

J1 League · 1–1

89'6.3

vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima

J1 League · 2–2

80'6.6

@ Fagiano Okayama

J1 League · 0–2

75'6.7

@ Gamba Osaka

J1 League · 2–1

28'6.3

vs V-varen Nagasaki

J1 League · 1–0

85'7.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Avispa Fukuoka	39	2	5	7.00
2024	Kashima	41	5	7	7.18
2023	Avispa Fukuoka	17	1	1	6.60
2022	Kashima	6	0	0	6.70
2021	Shonan Bellmare	23	3	1	6.73

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

136

Fouls

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