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.

M. Kamekawa

Japan

Japan32 yrs

Age

177 cm cm

Height

72 kg kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Renofa Yamaguchi

2025

9 apps

Avispa Fukuoka

2023–2024

35 apps⚽ 1

Yokohama FC

2022

35 apps⚽ 2

V-varen Nagasaki

2021

14 apps

Career transfers

Avispa Fukuoka Renofa Yamaguchi
20 Jan 2025Free transfer
Avispa Fukuoka Renofa Yamaguchi
18 Jan 2025Free transfer
Yokohama FC Avispa Fukuoka
9 Jan 2023
V-varen Nagasaki Yokohama FC
9 Jan 2022Free transfer
Kashiwa Reysol V-varen Nagasaki
5 Jan 2019
Avispa Fukuoka Kashiwa Reysol
6 Jan 2018
Shonan Bellmare Avispa Fukuoka
1 Jan 2015

Competitions

Recent form

@ Kawasaki Frontale

J1 League · 1–3

45'6.7

vs Urawa

J1 League · 1–0

@ Cerezo Osaka

J1 League · 0–1

20'6.2

vs Kashiwa Reysol

J1 League · 2–1

87'6.6

@ Kashima

J1 League · 0–0

8'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Renofa Yamaguchi	9	0	0	—
2024	Avispa Fukuoka	30	1	1	6.76
2023	Avispa Fukuoka	5	0	0	6.47
2022	Yokohama FC	35	2	0	—
2021	V-varen Nagasaki	14	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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