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.

H. Tameda

Japan

Japan32 yrs

Age

175 cm cm

Height

72 kg kg

Weight

Midfield — left

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Jubilo Iwata

2025

13 apps

Cerezo Osaka

2021–2024

109 apps⚽ 9

Career transfers

Cerezo Osaka Jubilo Iwata
20 Jan 2025Transfer
JEF United Chiba Cerezo Osaka
9 Jan 2021Free transfer
Avispa Fukuoka JEF United Chiba
2 Feb 2018Free transfer
JEF United Chiba Avispa Fukuoka
31 Jan 2018
Avispa Fukuoka JEF United Chiba
1 Jul 2017Loan
Oita Trinita Avispa Fukuoka
1 Feb 2016

Competitions

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

@ FC Tokyo

J1 League · 0–3

89'7.2

vs Kashima

J1 League · 0–2

90'6.9

vs Avispa Fukuoka

J1 League · 1–0

90'7.5

@ Consadole Sapporo

J1 League · 1–1

90'6.9

vs Jubilo Iwata

J1 League · 1–2

90'7.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Jubilo Iwata	13	0	0	—
2024	Cerezo Osaka	37	3	1	6.85
2023	Cerezo Osaka	20	2	1	6.74
2022	Cerezo Osaka	43	4	1	6.64
2021	Cerezo Osaka	9	0	0	6.65

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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