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. Kakita

Japan

Japan28 yrs

Age

187 cm

Height

78 kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Kashiwa Reysol

2023–2025

67 apps⚽ 10

Japan

2025

30 apps⚽ 4

Kashima

2023–2024

11 apps⚽ 1

Sagan Tosu

2022

34 apps⚽ 7

Tokushima Vortis

2021

39 apps⚽ 8

Career transfers

Kashima Kashiwa Reysol
8 Jul 2024
Kashima Kashiwa Reysol
6 Jul 2024Transfer
Sagan Tosu Kashima
1 Jan 2023
Kashima Sagan Tosu
9 Jan 2022Loan
Kashima Tokushima Vortis
1 Feb 2020Loan
Kashima Kanazawa
1 Feb 2017Loan

Honours

EAFF E-1 Football Championship

Winner

Asia · 1× (2025)

J2 League

Winner

Japan · 1× (2020)

Emperor Cup

Winner

Japan · 1× (2016/2017)

J1 League

Winner

Japan · 1× (2016)

FIFA Intercontinental Cup

Runner-up

World · 1× (2016)

Competitions

EAFF E-1 Football Championship· World

Recent form

vs Kyoto Sanga

J1 League · 0–1

45'6.5

vs JEF United Chiba

J1 League

⚽ 1🅰 160'7.5

@ Yokohama F. Marinos

J1 League · 1–0

60'6.3

vs Kawasaki Frontale

J1 League · 1–0

55'6.2

vs Urawa

J1 League · 0–1

63'6.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Kashiwa Reysol	69	10	7	6.75
2024	Kashima	6	0	0	6.53
2023	Kashiwa Reysol	33	5	1	6.65
2022	Sagan Tosu	34	7	0	6.73
2021	Tokushima Vortis	39	8	2	6.77

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

149

Fouls

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