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. Ichimi

Japan

Japan28 yrs

Age

182 cm

Height

81 kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Fagiano Okayama

2024–2025

46 apps⚽ 6

Kyoto Sanga

2023–2024

30 apps⚽ 1

Tokushima Vortis

2022

25 apps⚽ 7

Gamba Osaka

2021

22 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Kyoto Sanga Fagiano Okayama
19 Jul 2024
Tokushima Vortis Kyoto Sanga
9 Jan 2023
Gamba Osaka Tokushima Vortis
11 Jul 2021
Yokohama FC Gamba Osaka
1 Feb 2021
Gamba Osaka Yokohama FC
4 Jan 2020Loan
Gamba Osaka Kyoto Sanga
1 Feb 2019Loan

Honours

Emperor Cup

Winner

Japan · 1× (2015/2016)

Super Cup

Runner-up

Japan · 2× (2021, 2016)

J-League Cup

Runner-up

Japan · 1× (2016)

Competitions

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Recent form

@ Urawa

J1 League · 2–0

54'6.3

vs Urawa

J1 League · 1–1

@ V-varen Nagasaki

J1 League · 1–2

45'6.7

vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima

J1 League · 1–0

17'6.2

@ Gamba Osaka

J1 League · 2–2

67'6.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Fagiano Okayama	33	5	0	6.73
2024	Fagiano Okayama	28	1	0	6.63
2023	Kyoto Sanga	15	1	2	6.64
2022	Tokushima Vortis	25	7	0	—
2021	Gamba Osaka	22	1	1	6.65

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

144

Fouls

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