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. Saneto

Japan

Japan36 yrs

Age

179 cm cm

Height

72 kg kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Vegalta Sendai

2024–2025

9 apps

Yokohama F. Marinos

2021–2024

34 apps⚽ 4

Career transfers

Vegalta Sendai Kataller Toyama
11 Jul 2025Transfer
Vegalta Sendai Kataller Toyama
6 Jul 2025Transfer
Yokohama F. Marinos Vegalta Sendai
1 Feb 2025Transfer
Vegalta Sendai Yokohama F. Marinos
30 Jan 2025Return from loan
Yokohama F. Marinos Vegalta Sendai
8 Jul 2024Loan
Avispa Fukuoka Yokohama F. Marinos
23 Mar 2020
Kawasaki Frontale Avispa Fukuoka
1 Feb 2016

Competitions

J1 League· Japan

J-League Cup· Japan

J2/J3 League· Japan

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Emperor Cup· Japan

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

@ Albirex Niigata

J1 League · 1–3

59'5.9

@ Cerezo Osaka

J1 League · 2–2

@ Ulsan Hyundai FC

AFC Champions League · 0–1

vs Shonan Bellmare

J1 League · 2–2

@ Avispa Fukuoka

J1 League · 4–0

90'7.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	Vegalta Sendai	2	0	—
2024	Vegalta Sendai	9	0	5.90
2023	Yokohama F. Marinos	10	0	7.10
2022	Yokohama F. Marinos	10	2	7.23
2021	Yokohama F. Marinos	12	2	7.06

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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