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.

K. Kakoi

Japan

Japan34 yrs

Age

190 cm

Height

87 kg

Weight

Goalkeeper

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Kyoto Sanga

2024–2025

2 apps

Blaublitz Akita

2023–2024

65 apps

Sagamihara

2022

29 apps

Matsumoto Yamaga

2021

26 apps

Career transfers

Blaublitz Akita Kyoto Sanga
16 Jul 2024
Sagamihara Blaublitz Akita
9 Jan 2023Free transfer
Matsumoto Yamaga Sagamihara
22 Jan 2022Free transfer
Cerezo Osaka Matsumoto Yamaga
8 Jan 2020Free transfer
Avispa Fukuoka Cerezo Osaka
1 Feb 2019
Cerezo Osaka Avispa Fukuoka
1 Feb 2018Loan
FC Tokyo Cerezo Osaka
7 Jan 2017

Competitions

Recent form

@ Kashiwa Reysol

J1 League · 1–0

vs V-varen Nagasaki

J1 League

@ Vissel Kobe

J1 League · 0–1

@ Avispa Fukuoka

J1 League · 1–1

90'6.3

vs Shimizu S-pulse

J1 League · 1–2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Rating
2025	Kyoto Sanga	2	—
2024	Blaublitz Akita	24	—
2023	Blaublitz Akita	41	—
2022	Sagamihara	29	—
2021	Matsumoto Yamaga	26	—

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