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. Tanaka

Japan

Japan33 yrs

Age

172 cm cm

Height

69 kg kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Avispa Fukuoka

2022–2024

52 apps⚽ 2

Ratchaburi

2024

32 apps⚽ 9

Urawa

2021–2022

41 apps⚽ 3

Career transfers

Ratchaburi Customs United
29 Jun 2025Free transfer
Avispa Fukuoka Ratchaburi
5 Jul 2024
Urawa Avispa Fukuoka
9 Jan 2022
Oita Trinita Urawa
9 Jan 2021
Gamba Osaka Oita Trinita
10 Jul 2019
Roasso Kumamoto Gamba Osaka
5 Jan 2019Free transfer
FC Gifu Roasso Kumamoto
1 Jan 2017
Roasso Kumamoto FC Gifu
1 Feb 2016Loan

Competitions

J1 League· Japan

Thai League 1· Thailand

J-League Cup· Japan

Emperor Cup· Japan

League Cup· Thailand

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

@ Nakhon Pathom

Thai League 1 · 6–1

⚽ 1🅰 161'7.6

@ Khon Kaen United

Thai League 1 · 7–4

🅰 131'7.2

vs Bangkok United

Thai League 1 · 1–2

69'6.9

vs Prachuap

Thai League 1 · 3–2

30'6.3

@ Sukhothai FC

Thai League 1 · 1–2

28'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	Ratchaburi	35	9	3	7.09
2023	Avispa Fukuoka	17	0	0	6.44
2022	Avispa Fukuoka	32	2	1	6.67
2021	Urawa	41	3	2	6.71

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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