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. Shiihashi

Japan

Japan28 yrs

Age

178 cm

Height

75 kg

Weight

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Nagoya Grampus

2023–2025

104 apps⚽ 4

Kashiwa Reysol

2021–2023

81 apps⚽ 5

Career transfers

Nagoya Grampus Avispa Fukuoka
26 Mar 2026Loan
Kashiwa Reysol Nagoya Grampus
22 Jan 2024
Vegalta Sendai Kashiwa Reysol
9 Jan 2021Free transfer

Honours

J-League Cup

Winner

Japan · 1× (2024)

Emperor Cup

Runner-up

Japan · 2× (2023, 2018)

Tournoi Maurice Revello

Runner-up

World · 1× (2019)

Competitions

J1 League· Japan

J-League Cup· Japan

Emperor Cup· Japan

Recent form

@ JEF United Chiba

J1 League · 2–1

85'6.7

vs Vissel Kobe

J1 League

82'6.7

@ Shimizu S-pulse

J1 League · 1–1

90'6.6

vs Kyoto Sanga

J1 League · 1–1

@ Cerezo Osaka

J1 League · 1–1

28'6.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Nagoya Grampus	30	2	1	6.80
2024	Nagoya Grampus	44	2	2	6.90
2023	Nagoya Grampus	38	1	0	6.69
2022	Kashiwa Reysol	37	2	1	6.78
2021	Kashiwa Reysol	36	2	2	6.73

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

283

Fouls

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