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.

T. Shigehiro

Japan

Japan30 yrs

Age

178 cm cm

Height

70 kg kg

Weight

Midfield — left

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Tokushima Vortis

2025

5 apps

Nagoya Grampus

2022–2024

8 apps

FC Seoul

2024

3 apps

Avispa Fukuoka

2021–2022

33 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Tokushima Vortis Nagoya Grampus
30 Jan 2026Return from loan
Nagoya Grampus Tokushima Vortis
30 Dec 2025
Nagoya Grampus Tokushima Vortis
20 Jan 2025Transfer
FC Seoul Nagoya Grampus
20 Jun 2024
Nagoya Grampus FC Seoul
3 Mar 2024Loan
Avispa Fukuoka Nagoya Grampus
11 Jul 2022Free transfer
Kyoto Sanga Avispa Fukuoka
4 Jan 2020

Competitions

K League 1· South-Korea

FA Cup· South-Korea

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs Consadole Sapporo

J1 League · 0–2

8'6.6

vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima

J1 League · 1–2

vs Tokyo Verdy

J1 League · 1–0

32'6.5

@ Kyoto Sanga

J1 League · 2–3

23'6.5

@ Vissel Kobe

J1 League · 3–3

10'6.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Tokushima Vortis	5	0	0	—
2024	FC Seoul	3	0	0	—
2023	Nagoya Grampus	7	0	0	6.37
2022	Avispa Fukuoka	7	1	0	7.70
2021	Avispa Fukuoka	27	0	3	6.67

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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