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. Suzuki

Japan

Japan28 yrs

Age

168 cm

Height

64 kg

Weight

Midfield — left

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Gamba Osaka

2023–2025

113 apps⚽ 1

Cerezo Osaka

2022–2023

45 apps⚽ 2

Tokushima Vortis

2021

39 apps

Career transfers

Cerezo Osaka Gamba Osaka
22 Jan 2024
Tokushima Vortis Cerezo Osaka
9 Jan 2022Free transfer
Tsukuba University Tokushima Vortis
1 Jan 2019Free transfer

Honours

J2 League

Winner

Japan · 1× (2020)

Emperor Cup

Runner-up

Japan · 1× (2024)

J-League Cup

Runner-up

Japan · 1× (2022)

Injury record

Red Card

May 2025

Competitions

J1 League· Japan

J-League Cup· Japan

Emperor Cup· Japan

AFC Champions League Two· World

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

@ Shimizu S-pulse

J1 League · 2–1

83'6.2

vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima

J1 League · 0–1

90'6.9

@ Nagoya Grampus

J1 League · 1–2

vs Vissel Kobe

J1 League · 5–0

30'6.7

@ Kyoto Sanga

J1 League · 1–1

90'6.6

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Gamba Osaka	45	0	0	6.63
2024	Gamba Osaka	43	1	2	7.15
2023	Gamba Osaka	30	0	0	6.66
2022	Cerezo Osaka	40	2	3	6.96
2021	Tokushima Vortis	39	0	2	6.73

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

180

Fouls

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