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. Fujita

Japan

Japan24 yrs

Age

186 cm

Height

83 kg

Weight

Goalkeeper

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Albirex Niigata

2021–2025

19 apps

JEF United Chiba

2024

25 apps

Tochigi SC

2022–2023

43 apps

Japan U23

2022

5 apps

Career transfers

Albirex Niigata Avispa Fukuoka
20 Jan 2026
JEF United Chiba Albirex Niigata
1 Feb 2025Return from loan
JEF United Chiba Albirex Niigata
30 Jan 2025Return from loan
Albirex Niigata JEF United Chiba
1 Jan 2024Loan
Albirex Niigata Tochigi SC
9 Jan 2023Loan
Tochigi SC Albirex Niigata
1 Jan 2023
Albirex Niigata Tochigi SC
1 Jan 2022Loan

Honours

Asian Games

Runner-up

Asia · 1× (2023)

Competitions

Recent form

@ JEF United Chiba

J1 League · 2–1

90'6.6

vs Vissel Kobe

J1 League

90'7.9

@ Shimizu S-pulse

J1 League · 1–1

90'7.3

vs Kyoto Sanga

J1 League · 1–1

90'6.3

@ Cerezo Osaka

J1 League · 1–1

90'5.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Rating
2025	Albirex Niigata	17	6.70
2024	JEF United Chiba	25	—
2023	Tochigi SC	33	—
2022	Tochigi SC	15	—
2021	Albirex Niigata	2	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

← All World Cup stars