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. Iida

Japan

Japan31 yrs

Age

179 cm cm

Height

73 kg kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Mito Hollyhock

2025

13 apps⚽ 1

Kyoto Sanga

2021–2024

49 apps⚽ 1

Ventforet Kofu

2023–2024

27 apps⚽ 2

Omiya Ardija

2023–2024

12 apps

Career transfers

Kyoto Sanga Mito Hollyhock
30 Jan 2025Transfer
Ventforet Kofu Kyoto Sanga
30 Jan 2025Return from loan
Dinamo Tirana Mito Hollyhock
20 Jan 2025Transfer
Ventforet Kofu Mito Hollyhock
20 Jan 2025Transfer
Kyoto Sanga Ventforet Kofu
22 Jan 2024Loan
Kyoto Sanga Kyoto Sanga
1 Jan 2024
Kyoto Sanga Omiya Ardija
13 Jul 2023Loan
Shimizu S-pulse Kyoto Sanga
4 Jan 2020Free transfer

Competitions

AFC Champions League Elite· World

J3 League· Japan

Recent form

@ Kashima

J1 League · 0–3

56'6.0

vs Machida Zelvia

J1 League · 2–2

79'6.3

@ FC Tokyo

J1 League · 2–5

90'5.3

vs Kashiwa Reysol

J1 League · 2–0

89'7.2

@ JEF United Chiba

J1 League · 1–1

90'7.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	Mito Hollyhock	13	1	—
2024	Ventforet Kofu	26	2	—
2023	Omiya Ardija	13	0	—
2022	Kyoto Sanga	13	0	6.32
2021	Kyoto Sanga	36	1	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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