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. Honda

Japan

Japan34 yrs

Age

173 cm

Height

69 kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Vissel Kobe

2023–2025

144 apps⚽ 1

Kyoto Sanga

2021–2022

46 apps

Career transfers

Vissel Kobe Shimizu S-pulse
11 Jan 2026Transfer
Kyoto Sanga Vissel Kobe
9 Jan 2023
Nagoya Grampus Kyoto Sanga
9 Jan 2016

Honours

J1 League

Winner

Japan · 2× (2024, 2023)

Emperor Cup

Winner

Japan · 1× (2024)

Super Cup

Runner-up

Japan · 2× (2025, 2024)

J.League World Challenge

Runner-up

World · 1× (2024)

J2 League

Runner-up

Japan · 1× (2021)

Injury record

Injury

Feb 2025 – Mar 2025

Competitions

AFC Champions League Elite· World

J-League Cup· Japan

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

@ Yokohama F. Marinos

J1 League · 0–3

70'6.6

vs Yokohama F. Marinos

J1 League · 1–1

90'6.2

vs Gamba Osaka

J1 League · 1–2

90'6.5

@ Fagiano Okayama

J1 League · 0–2

90'6.2

vs Avispa Fukuoka

J1 League · 1–1

68'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Vissel Kobe	69	0	4	6.83
2024	Vissel Kobe	39	1	1	6.94
2023	Vissel Kobe	36	0	0	6.85
2022	Kyoto Sanga	24	0	0	6.56
2021	Kyoto Sanga	22	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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