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. Nagato

Japan

Japan30 yrs

Age

173 cm

Height

72 kg

Weight

Defence — left

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Yokohama F. Marinos

2022–2025

88 apps⚽ 2

Vissel Kobe

2022–2025

59 apps⚽ 2

Kashima

2021

35 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Yokohama F. Marinos Vissel Kobe
9 Jun 2025Transfer
Vegalta Sendai Kashima
4 Jan 2020Free transfer

Honours

J1 League

Winner

Japan · 2× (2023, 2022)

Super Cup

Winner

Japan · 1× (2023)

AFC Champions League Elite

Runner-up

Asia · 1× (2023/2024)

J.League World Challenge

Runner-up

World · 1× (2023)

Emperor Cup

Runner-up

Japan · 1× (2018)

Competitions

J1 League· Japan

AFC Champions League Elite· World

J-League Cup· Japan

Friendlies Clubs· World

Emperor Cup· Japan

Recent form

@ Kashima

J1 League · 0–2

45'6.6

@ Avispa Fukuoka

J1 League

@ V-varen Nagasaki

J1 League · 2–2

vs Kyoto Sanga

J1 League · 1–0

23'6.7

vs Fagiano Okayama

J1 League · 0–3

45'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Vissel Kobe	38	0	1	7.06
2024	Yokohama F. Marinos	31	2	3	7.09
2023	Vissel Kobe	44	2	1	6.99
2022	Yokohama F. Marinos	34	0	5	7.09
2021	Kashima	35	1	4	6.99

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

182

Fouls

← All World Cup stars