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.

J. Nishikawa

Japan

Japan23 yrs

Age

180 cm cm

Height

70 kg kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Sagan Tosu

2022–2025

54 apps⚽ 5

Iwaki

2024

37 apps⚽ 3

Cerezo Osaka

2021–2024

21 apps

Japan U23

2022

4 apps

Career transfers

Cerezo Osaka Fagiano Okayama
31 Jan 2026
Sagan Tosu Cerezo Osaka
30 Jan 2026Return from loan
Cerezo Osaka Sagan Tosu
31 Jan 2025Loan
Iwaki Cerezo Osaka
30 Jan 2025Return from loan
Cerezo Osaka Sagan Tosu
1 Jan 2025Loan
Sagan Tosu Iwaki
6 Jan 2024Loan
Cerezo Osaka Sagan Tosu
9 Jan 2022Loan
Sagan Tosu Cerezo Osaka
1 Feb 1926

Competitions

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Recent form

@ Urawa

J1 League · 2–0

19'6.7

vs Urawa

J1 League · 1–1

22'6.5

vs Cerezo Osaka

J1 League · 2–3

29'6.5

vs Shimizu S-pulse

J1 League · 2–0

16'6.7

@ Vissel Kobe

J1 League · 3–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Sagan Tosu	12	2	0	—
2024	Iwaki	37	3	0	—
2023	Sagan Tosu	25	1	1	6.54
2022	Sagan Tosu	21	2	2	6.92
2021	Cerezo Osaka	21	0	0	6.55

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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