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. Kanamori

Japan

Japan31 yrs

Age

171 cm

Height

74 kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Avispa Fukuoka

2021–2025

160 apps⚽ 12

Melbourne City

2025

20 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Avispa Fukuoka Melbourne Victory
7 Aug 2025Transfer
Avispa Fukuoka Melbourne City
7 Aug 2025Transfer
Sagan Tosu Avispa Fukuoka
18 Feb 2021
Kashima Sagan Tosu
4 Feb 2020
Sagan Tosu Kashima
1 Feb 2020
Kashima Sagan Tosu
1 Aug 2019Loan
Avispa Fukuoka Kashima
1 Jan 2017

Honours

J-League Cup

Winner

Japan · 1× (2023)

AFC Champions League Elite

Winner

Asia · 1× (2018)

Super Cup

Winner

Japan · 1× (2017)

Emperor Cup

Winner

Japan · 1× (2016/2017)

J1 League

Runner-up

Japan · 1× (2017)

Competitions

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Recent form

@ Auckland

A-League · 1–1

48'6.7

vs Adelaide United

A-League · 1–2

@ Wellington Phoenix

A-League · 2–2

35'6.5

@ Macarthur

A-League · 2–6

45'6.2

vs Sydney

A-League · 0–0

13'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Melbourne City	34	3	3	6.63
2024	Avispa Fukuoka	30	2	0	6.59
2023	Avispa Fukuoka	40	4	3	6.64
2022	Avispa Fukuoka	35	1	1	6.55
2021	Avispa Fukuoka	41	4	2	6.66

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

138

Fouls

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