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.

I. Fujita

Japan

Japan34 yrs

Age

170 cm

Height

67 kg

Weight

Midfield — left

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Fagiano Okayama

2024–2025

36 apps

Montedio Yamagata

2021–2023

109 apps⚽ 9

Career transfers

Montedio Yamagata Fagiano Okayama
22 Jan 2024
Matsumoto Yamaga Montedio Yamagata
9 Jan 2021Free transfer
Ehime FC Matsumoto Yamaga
1 Jan 2018Free transfer
Shimizu S-pulse Ehime FC
1 Jan 2015

Honours

J2 League

Winner

Japan · 1× (2018)

Competitions

Recent form

@ Avispa Fukuoka

J1 League · 1–1

80'6.3

@ Kyoto Sanga

J1 League · 0–5

90'6.2

vs Shonan Bellmare

J1 League · 1–0

90'7.0

vs Kashiwa Reysol

J1 League · 2–1

90'7.3

@ Gamba Osaka

J1 League · 3–0

🅰 190'7.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Fagiano Okayama	0	0	1	—
2024	Fagiano Okayama	36	0	0	—
2023	Montedio Yamagata	38	2	0	—
2022	Montedio Yamagata	38	2	0	—
2021	Montedio Yamagata	33	5	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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