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. Kishimoto

Japan

Japan28 yrs

Age

174 cm

Height

66 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Gamba Osaka

2024–2025

67 apps⚽ 6

Shimizu S-pulse

2022–2024

55 apps⚽ 5

Tokushima Vortis

2021

40 apps⚽ 5

Career transfers

Shimizu S-pulse Gamba Osaka
22 Jan 2024
Tokushima Vortis Shimizu S-pulse
9 Jan 2022
Cerezo Osaka Tokushima Vortis
1 Feb 2020
Mito Hollyhock Cerezo Osaka
1 Feb 2019
Cerezo Osaka Tokushima Vortis
1 Feb 2019Loan
Cerezo Osaka Mito Hollyhock
1 Feb 2018Loan

Honours

Emperor Cup

Winner

Japan · 2× (2024, 2017/2018)

J2 League

Winner

Japan · 1× (2020)

J-League Cup

Winner

Japan · 1× (2017)

Competitions

AFC Champions League Two· World

Recent form

@ Tokyo Verdy

J1 League · 4–2

🅰 190'6.5

vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima

J1 League · 0–1

90'7.3

@ Nagoya Grampus

J1 League · 1–2

vs Vissel Kobe

J1 League · 5–0

60'6.3

@ Kyoto Sanga

J1 League · 1–1

90'7.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Gamba Osaka	35	4	0	6.80
2024	Gamba Osaka	32	2	1	6.79
2023	Shimizu S-pulse	39	4	0	—
2022	Shimizu S-pulse	16	1	1	6.39
2021	Tokushima Vortis	40	5	2	6.96

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

114

Fouls

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