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.

Y. Taki

Japan

Japan26 yrs

Age

168 cm cm

Height

64 kg kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Matsumoto Yamaga

2022–2025

64 apps⚽ 3

Shimizu S-pulse

2021–2024

32 apps⚽ 3

Career transfers

Matsumoto Yamaga Azul Claro Numazu
22 Jan 2026Free transfer
Shimizu S-pulse Matsumoto Yamaga
22 Jan 2024
Matsumoto Yamaga Shimizu S-pulse
1 Jan 2024
Shimizu S-pulse Matsumoto Yamaga
9 Jan 2023Loan
Kataller Toyama Shimizu S-pulse
1 Feb 2021
Shimizu S-pulse Kataller Toyama
24 Aug 2020Loan

Competitions

Recent form

@ Vissel Kobe

J1 League · 1–2

vs Yokohama F. Marinos

J1 League · 3–5

vs Avispa Fukuoka

J1 League · 3–1

vs Nagoya Grampus

J1 League · 1–2

@ Kyoto Sanga

J1 League · 0–0

10'6.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	Matsumoto Yamaga	10	0	6.86
2024	Matsumoto Yamaga	22	0	—
2023	Matsumoto Yamaga	32	3	—
2022	Shimizu S-pulse	15	1	6.64
2021	Shimizu S-pulse	17	2	6.71

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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