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.

R. Yamane

Japan

Japan22 yrs

Age

173 cm

Height

65 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Yokohama F. Marinos

2022–2025

159 apps⚽ 2

Japan U20

2023

7 apps⚽ 1

Japan U19

2022

4 apps

Honours

J1 League

Winner

Japan · 2× (2023, 2022)

Super Cup

Winner

Japan · 1× (2023)

J.League World Challenge

Runner-up

World · 2× (2025, 2023)

AFC Champions League Elite

Runner-up

Asia · 1× (2023/2024)

Competitions

J1 League· Japan

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Super Cup· Japan

J-League Cup· Japan

Emperor Cup· Japan

Tournoi Maurice Revello· World

AFC U20 Asian Cup· World

World Cup - U20· World

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs Shimizu S-pulse

J1 League · 3–0

74'6.6

@ Shimizu S-pulse

J1 League · 1–1

90'6.9

@ Tokyo Verdy

J1 League · 6–0

94'7.7

vs Kashiwa Reysol

J1 League · 0–1

81'6.9

vs Kashima

J1 League · 1–1

89'7.0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Yokohama F. Marinos	28	1	2	6.82
2024	Yokohama F. Marinos	46	1	1	6.89
2023	Yokohama F. Marinos	71	1	2	6.71
2022	Yokohama F. Marinos	25	0	0	6.78

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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