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. Ibusuki

Japan

Japan35 yrs

Age

195 cm cm

Height

85 kg kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Western Sydney Wanderers

2025

8 apps⚽ 1

Western United

2024

28 apps⚽ 10

Adelaide United

2021–2023

74 apps⚽ 30

Shimizu S-pulse

2021

22 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Valencia Albirex Niigata
16 Jul 2014
Sevilla Valencia
11 Jul 2013
Sevilla AS Eupen
23 Aug 2012Loan
Girona Sevilla
1 Nov 2011Transfer
Girona Sabadell
1 Jul 2010Loan

Injury record

Calf Injury

Apr 2025 – May 2025

Hamstring

Feb 2024

Competitions

A-League· Australia

J1 League· Japan

J-League Cup· Japan

Australia Cup· Australia

Emperor Cup· Japan

Recent form

@ Wellington Phoenix

A-League · 1–2

12'6.5

vs Sydney

A-League · 0–2

24'6.5

@ Newcastle Jets

A-League · 1–2

12'6.5

@ Macarthur

A-League · 4–0

8'6.7

@ Central Coast Mariners

A-League · 2–3

⚽ 125'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Western Sydney Wanderers	8	1	0	6.51
2024	Western United	28	10	1	7.00
2023	Adelaide United	26	15	3	7.31
2022	Adelaide United	27	9	0	6.70
2021	Adelaide United	43	8	1	6.76

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

139

Fouls

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