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.

S. Inoue

Japan

Japan28 yrs

Age

167 cm

Height

60 kg

Weight

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Sanfrecce Hiroshima

2024–2025

68 apps⚽ 6

Jubilo Iwata

2025

0 apps

Yokohama FC

2023–2024

63 apps⚽ 3

Vissel Kobe

2021–2022

46 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Jubilo Iwata Sanfrecce Hiroshima
30 Jan 2026Return from loan
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Jubilo Iwata
7 Jul 2025Loan
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Jubilo Iwata
7 Jul 2025Loan
Yokohama FC Sanfrecce Hiroshima
20 Jan 2025Transfer
Vissel Kobe Yokohama FC
9 Jan 2023
Tokyo Verdy Vissel Kobe
9 Jan 2021

Competitions

J1 League· Japan

AFC Champions League Two· World

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Recent form

@ Yokohama FC

J1 League · 4–0

@ Kashima

J1 League · 1–1

vs Kawasaki Frontale

J1 League · 1–2

@ FC Tokyo

J1 League · 3–0

vs Tokyo Verdy

J1 League · 2–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	36	3	1	6.80
2024	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	60	3	1	6.78
2023	Yokohama FC	35	3	1	6.78
2022	Vissel Kobe	18	1	2	6.79
2021	Vissel Kobe	28	0	2	6.70

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

← All World Cup stars