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.

R. Yamasaki

Japan

Japan33 yrs

Age

187 cm cm

Height

82 kg kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

V-varen Nagasaki

2025

11 apps

Kyoto Sanga

2022–2024

59 apps⚽ 9

Cerezo Osaka

2024

0 apps

Nagoya Grampus

2021

32 apps⚽ 7

Career transfers

Cerezo Osaka V-varen Nagasaki
20 Jan 2025Transfer
Kyoto Sanga Cerezo Osaka
12 Jul 2024
Nagoya Grampus Kyoto Sanga
9 Jan 2022Free transfer
Shonan Bellmare Nagoya Grampus
5 Jan 2020
Tokushima Vortis Shonan Bellmare
4 Jul 2018
Sagan Tosu Tokushima Vortis
9 Jan 2016

Competitions

J1 League· Japan

J-League Cup· Japan

J2/J3 League· Japan

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Emperor Cup· Japan

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

@ Mito Hollyhock

J1 League · 1–0

8'6.3

@ Kyoto Sanga

J1 League

12'6.7

vs Vissel Kobe

J1 League · 2–2

27'5.6

@ Cerezo Osaka

J1 League · 2–3

⚽ 163'6.3

vs Fagiano Okayama

J1 League · 2–1

18'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	V-varen Nagasaki	11	0	0	—
2024	Kyoto Sanga	13	1	0	6.69
2023	Kyoto Sanga	26	4	0	6.76
2022	Kyoto Sanga	20	4	0	6.74
2021	Nagoya Grampus	32	7	3	6.78

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

246

Fouls

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