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.

T. Yamane

Japan

Japan26 yrs

Age

167 cm

Height

67 kg

Weight

Midfield — right

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Yokohama FC

2023–2025

91 apps⚽ 5

Thespakusatsu Gunma

2022

25 apps⚽ 2

Mito Hollyhock

2021

35 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Yokohama FC Fagiano Okayama
11 Jan 2026
Thespakusatsu Gunma Yokohama FC
1 Aug 2022
Cerezo Osaka Thespakusatsu Gunma
2 Jan 2022Free transfer
Mito Hollyhock Cerezo Osaka
1 Jan 2022
Cerezo Osaka Mito Hollyhock
1 Feb 2021Loan
Kanazawa Cerezo Osaka
1 Jan 2021
Cerezo Osaka Kanazawa
27 Jun 2019Loan

Honours

Super Cup

Winner

Japan · 1× (2018)

Emperor Cup

Winner

Japan · 1× (2017/2018)

J-League Cup

Winner

Japan · 1× (2017)

J2 League

Runner-up

Japan · 2× (2024, 2022)

Injury record

Injury

Apr 2025 – May 2025

Competitions

Recent form

@ Urawa

J1 League · 2–0

🅰 19'7.5

vs Urawa

J1 League · 1–1

62'7.5

vs Cerezo Osaka

J1 League · 2–3

61'6.7

vs Shimizu S-pulse

J1 League · 2–0

85'6.6

@ Vissel Kobe

J1 League · 3–0

89'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Yokohama FC	30	1	3	6.80
2024	Yokohama FC	36	4	0	—
2023	Yokohama FC	25	0	3	6.80
2022	Thespakusatsu Gunma	25	2	0	—
2021	Mito Hollyhock	35	2	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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