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.

H. Mae

Japan

Japan30 yrs

Age

173 cm

Height

70 kg

Weight

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Machida Zelvia

2025

45 apps

Avispa Fukuoka

2021–2024

167 apps⚽ 5

Career transfers

Avispa Fukuoka Machida Zelvia
20 Jan 2025Transfer
Avispa Fukuoka Machida Zelvia
18 Jan 2025
Mito Hollyhock Avispa Fukuoka
8 Jan 2020Free transfer
Consadole Sapporo Mito Hollyhock
1 Feb 2019Free transfer
Consadole Sapporo Mito Hollyhock
1 Feb 2018Loan

Honours

J-League Cup

Winner

Japan · 1× (2023)

J2 League

Winner

Japan · 2× (2020, 2016)

Competitions

J1 League· Japan

J-League Cup· Japan

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Emperor Cup· Japan

Recent form

vs Nagoya Grampus

J1 League · 2–1

120'6.7

vs Urawa

J1 League · 1–0

90'6.6

@ Kawasaki Frontale

J1 League · 1–1

90'6.6

vs Tokyo Verdy

J1 League · 0–0

90'6.6

@ JEF United Chiba

J1 League · 2–0

90'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Machida Zelvia	45	0	2	6.88
2024	Avispa Fukuoka	38	1	2	6.95
2023	Avispa Fukuoka	44	2	3	6.86
2022	Avispa Fukuoka	42	0	0	6.96
2021	Avispa Fukuoka	43	2	1	7.01

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

211

Fouls

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