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.

Y. Hakamata

Japan

Japan29 yrs

Age

183 cm cm

Height

75 kg kg

Weight

Defence — left

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Roasso Kumamoto

2025

16 apps⚽ 1

Omiya Ardija

2022–2024

46 apps⚽ 7

Tokyo Verdy

2024

8 apps⚽ 2

Jubilo Iwata

2022

9 apps

Yokohama FC

2021

32 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Tokyo Verdy Shonan Bellmare
31 Jan 2026
Roasso Kumamoto Tokyo Verdy
30 Jan 2026Return from loan
Dinamo Tirana Roasso Kumamoto
1 Feb 2025Loan
Tokyo Verdy Roasso Kumamoto
1 Feb 2025Loan
Omiya Ardija Tokyo Verdy
22 Jan 2024
Jubilo Iwata Omiya Ardija
9 Jan 2023
Omiya Ardija Jubilo Iwata
1 Jan 2023
Jubilo Iwata Omiya Ardija
24 Jul 2022Loan
Yokohama FC Jubilo Iwata
9 Jan 2022Free transfer
Roasso Kumamoto Tokyo Verdy
1 Feb 1926

Competitions

Recent form

vs Nagoya Grampus

J1 League · 1–0

@ Sanfrecce Hiroshima

J1 League · 1–4

🅰 113'7.3

vs Gamba Osaka

J1 League · 0–0

17'6.9

@ Kashima

J1 League · 3–3

73'6.5

vs Jubilo Iwata

J1 League · 3–2

84'7.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Roasso Kumamoto	16	1	0	—
2024	Tokyo Verdy	8	2	1	6.98
2023	Omiya Ardija	32	3	0	—
2022	Omiya Ardija	23	4	0	6.50
2021	Yokohama FC	32	2	0	6.69

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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