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.

H. Fukushima

Japan

Japan25 yrs

Age

178 cm cm

Height

75 kg kg

Weight

Defence — right

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Tochigi SC

2023–2025

65 apps⚽ 4

Ehime FC

2025

13 apps⚽ 1

Shonan Bellmare

2022

9 apps

Fukushima United

2021

18 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Ehime FC Shonan Bellmare
30 Jan 2026Return from loan
Shonan Bellmare Ehime FC
31 Jan 2025Loan
Tochigi SC Shonan Bellmare
30 Jan 2025Return from loan
Shonan Bellmare Ehime FC
20 Jan 2025Loan
Shonan Bellmare Tochigi SC
9 Jan 2023Loan
Fukushima United Shonan Bellmare
1 Jan 2022
Shonan Bellmare Fukushima United
1 Jan 2020Loan

Competitions

Recent form

@ FC Tokyo

J1 League · 2–0

@ Cerezo Osaka

J1 League · 1–1

8'6.5

vs Kashima

J1 League · 1–1

14'6.7

@ Sanfrecce Hiroshima

J1 League · 1–1

vs Cerezo Osaka

J1 League · 0–2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	Ehime FC	13	1	—
2024	Tochigi SC	26	1	—
2023	Tochigi SC	39	3	—
2022	Shonan Bellmare	9	0	6.55
2021	Fukushima United	18	1	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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