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.

K. Chiba

Japan

Japan22 yrs

Age

178 cm

Height

74 kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Shimizu S-pulse

2022–2025

17 apps⚽ 2

Fujieda MYFC

2025

0 apps

Imabari

2022–2024

38 apps⚽ 19

Tokushima Vortis

2023

10 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Fujieda MYFC Shimizu S-pulse
3 Jun 2025Return from loan
Shimizu S-pulse Fujieda MYFC
3 Jul 2024Loan
Imabari Shimizu S-pulse
1 Jan 2024
Shimizu S-pulse Imabari
19 Jul 2023Loan
Tokushima Vortis Shimizu S-pulse
18 Jul 2023
Tokushima Vortis Imabari
28 May 2022Loan
Fujieda MYFC Shimizu S-pulse
1 Feb 1926

Competitions

Recent form

@ Yokohama F. Marinos

J1 League · 0–3

45'6.3

vs Gamba Osaka

J1 League · 1–2

13'6.2

@ Fagiano Okayama

J1 League · 0–2

30'6.9

vs Avispa Fukuoka

J1 League · 1–1

13'6.9

vs Cerezo Osaka

J1 League · 1–1

22'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	Shimizu S-pulse	8	1	6.69
2024	Shimizu S-pulse	7	1	—
2023	Imabari	26	8	—
2022	Imabari	24	12	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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