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. Mizunuma

Japan

Japan35 yrs

Age

177 cm

Height

72 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Newcastle Jets

2024–2025

31 apps⚽ 4

Yokohama F. Marinos

2021–2024

171 apps⚽ 23

Japan

2022

0 apps

Career transfers

Yokohama F. Marinos Newcastle Jets
21 Jan 2025Transfer
Cerezo Osaka Yokohama F. Marinos
4 Jan 2020Free transfer
FC Tokyo Cerezo Osaka
1 Feb 2018Free transfer
FC Tokyo Cerezo Osaka
1 Feb 2017Loan
Sagan Tosu FC Tokyo
1 Jan 2016
Tochigi SC Sagan Tosu
1 Jan 2012

Competitions

J1 League· Japan

A-League· Australia

J-League Cup· Japan

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Emperor Cup· Japan

Friendlies Clubs· World

Friendlies· World

Australia Cup· Australia

Recent form

vs Sydney

A-League · 1–1

31'6.7

@ Sydney

A-League · 1–1

14'6.3

vs Central Coast Mariners

A-League · 4–0

⚽ 122'8.2

@ Melbourne Victory

A-League · 2–2

vs Adelaide United

A-League · 1–1

22'6.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Newcastle Jets	19	2	2	6.72
2024	Yokohama F. Marinos	43	7	7	6.95
2023	Yokohama F. Marinos	53	5	7	6.75
2022	Yokohama F. Marinos	43	7	9	7.09
2021	Yokohama F. Marinos	44	6	9	6.81

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

181

Fouls

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