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.

D. Tagami

Japan

Japan32 yrs

Age

180 cm

Height

78 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Fagiano Okayama

2024–2025

68 apps⚽ 5

Albirex Niigata

2021–2024

70 apps⚽ 4

Career transfers

Albirex Niigata Fagiano Okayama
22 Jan 2024Free transfer
Albirex Niigata Kashiwa Reysol
1 Jan 2022
Kashiwa Reysol Albirex Niigata
1 Jan 2020Loan
V-varen Nagasaki Kashiwa Reysol
7 Jan 2019

Honours

J2 League

Winner

Japan · 3× (2022, 2019, 2017)

Injury record

Injury

Apr 2025

Competitions

Recent form

@ V-varen Nagasaki

J1 League · 1–2

45'6.0

@ Nagoya Grampus

J1 League · 1–1

⚽ 190'8.9

vs Avispa Fukuoka

J1 League · 2–0

90'7.2

@ Gamba Osaka

J1 League · 2–2

99'6.2

@ Kyoto Sanga

J1 League · 1–5

90'5.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	Fagiano Okayama	31	0	7.08
2024	Fagiano Okayama	37	5	—
2023	Albirex Niigata	20	1	6.63
2022	Albirex Niigata	24	2	—
2021	Albirex Niigata	26	1	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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