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. Okuno

Japan

Japan25 yrs

Age

176 cm

Height

68 kg

Weight

Midfield — left

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Shonan Bellmare

2022–2025

66 apps⚽ 3

Gamba Osaka

2021–2023

94 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Shonan Bellmare Avispa Fukuoka
11 Jan 2026
Gamba Osaka Shonan Bellmare
10 Mar 2023

Honours

Super Cup

Runner-up

Japan · 1× (2021)

Emperor Cup

Runner-up

Japan · 1× (2020/2021)

J1 League

Runner-up

Japan · 1× (2020)

Injury record

Muscle Injury

Nov 2024 – Feb 2025

Competitions

J1 League· Japan

Emperor Cup· Japan

J-League Cup· Japan

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Friendlies Clubs· World

Segunda División· Spain

Recent form

@ JEF United Chiba

J1 League · 2–1

16'6.2

vs Vissel Kobe

J1 League

@ Shimizu S-pulse

J1 League · 1–1

90'6.7

vs Kyoto Sanga

J1 League · 1–1

@ Cerezo Osaka

J1 League · 1–1

62'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Shonan Bellmare	33	2	1	6.77
2024	Shonan Bellmare	30	1	0	6.64
2023	Gamba Osaka	29	0	1	6.70
2022	Gamba Osaka	32	2	1	6.49
2021	Gamba Osaka	36	0	0	6.67

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

118

Fouls

← All World Cup stars