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.

N. Kamifukumoto

Japan

Japan36 yrs

Age

182 cm

Height

76 kg

Weight

Goalkeeper

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Shonan Bellmare

2024–2025

23 apps

Kawasaki Frontale

2023–2024

80 apps

Kyoto Sanga

2022

33 apps

Tokushima Vortis

2021

34 apps

Career transfers

Kawasaki Frontale Shonan Bellmare
1 Aug 2024
Kyoto Sanga Kawasaki Frontale
9 Jan 2023
Tokushima Vortis Kyoto Sanga
9 Jan 2022Free transfer
Tokyo Verdy Tokushima Vortis
8 Jan 2020Free transfer
Oita Trinita Tokyo Verdy
7 Jan 2018Free transfer

Honours

Super Cup

Winner

Japan · 1× (2024)

Emperor Cup

Winner

Japan · 1× (2023)

J2 League

Winner

Japan · 1× (2020)

J3 League

Winner

Japan · 1× (2016)

Competitions

J1 League· Japan

AFC Champions League Elite· World

J-League Cup· Japan

Emperor Cup· Japan

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs Machida Zelvia

J1 League · 1–2

90'7.2

vs Fagiano Okayama

J1 League · 1–1

90'6.6

@ Albirex Niigata

J1 League · 1–2

90'6.7

vs Yokohama FC

J1 League · 0–1

90'7.3

@ Tokyo Verdy

J1 League · 2–0

90'7.0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Rating
2025	Shonan Bellmare	23	7.12
2024	Kawasaki Frontale	9	7.11
2023	Kawasaki Frontale	71	6.99
2022	Kyoto Sanga	33	7.09
2021	Tokushima Vortis	34	6.64

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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