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. Yamauchi

Japan

Japan24 yrs

Age

170 cm

Height

66 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Kawasaki Frontale

2023–2025

30 apps⚽ 1

Vegalta Sendai

2025

0 apps

Toin University

2022

1 apps

Career transfers

Kawasaki Frontale Kashiwa Reysol
31 Jan 2026Free transfer
Vegalta Sendai Kawasaki Frontale
30 Jan 2026Return from loan
Kawasaki Frontale Vegalta Sendai
22 Jul 2025Loan
Toin University Kawasaki Frontale
21 Jan 2024
Toin University Kawasaki Frontale
3 Mar 2023Loan

Competitions

J1 League· Japan

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Emperor Cup· Japan

J-League Cup· Japan

Friendlies Clubs· World

J2/J3 League· Japan

Recent form

vs Kyoto Sanga

J1 League · 0–1

60'6.3

vs JEF United Chiba

J1 League

60'6.9

@ Tokyo Verdy

J1 League · 0–1

vs FC Tokyo

J1 League · 1–3

23'6.3

vs Kashima

J1 League · 0–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Kawasaki Frontale	3	1	1	7.53
2024	Kawasaki Frontale	27	0	1	6.66
2023	Kawasaki Frontale	0	0	0	—
2022	Toin University	1	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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