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. Horigome

Japan

Japan33 yrs

Age

168 cm cm

Height

63 kg kg

Weight

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Sagan Tosu

2022–2025

77 apps⚽ 6

Montedio Yamagata

2021

8 apps

Career transfers

Sagan Tosu Consadole Sapporo
31 Jan 2026
Ehime FC Sagan Tosu
30 Jan 2026Return from loan
Sagan Tosu Ehime FC
19 Aug 2025Loan
JEF United Chiba Sagan Tosu
9 Jan 2022Free transfer
Montedio Yamagata JEF United Chiba
1 Jan 2022
JEF United Chiba Montedio Yamagata
9 Jan 2021Loan
Ventforet Kofu JEF United Chiba
5 Jan 2019Free transfer
Kyoto Sanga Ventforet Kofu
7 Jan 2017
Ventforet Kofu Kyoto Sanga
9 Jan 2016
Ehime FC Ventforet Kofu
1 Jan 2015
Ventforet Kofu Ehime FC
1 Feb 2014Loan
Ventforet Kofu Roasso Kumamoto
1 May 2013Loan

Competitions

Recent form

@ Kyoto Sanga

J1 League · 0–2

58'6.6

@ FC Tokyo

J1 League · 1–1

61'6.9

@ Tokyo Verdy

J1 League · 0–2

18'6.9

@ Kawasaki Frontale

J1 League · 2–3

15'6.3

@ Kashima

J1 League · 0–3

13'6.6

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Sagan Tosu	13	0	0	—
2023	Sagan Tosu	34	3	0	6.59
2022	Sagan Tosu	30	3	2	6.82
2021	Montedio Yamagata	8	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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