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.

O. Yamamoto

Japan

Japan21 yrs

Age

175 cm cm

Height

68 kg kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Renofa Yamaguchi

2025

12 apps⚽ 2

Tochigi SC

2024–2025

9 apps⚽ 1

Kashiwa Reysol

2023–2024

25 apps⚽ 3

Career transfers

Kashiwa Reysol Omiya Ardija
31 Jan 2026Loan
Renofa Yamaguchi Kashiwa Reysol
30 Jan 2026Return from loan
Kashiwa Reysol Renofa Yamaguchi
31 Jan 2025Loan
Tochigi SC Kashiwa Reysol
30 Jan 2025Return from loan
Kashiwa Reysol Renofa Yamaguchi
20 Jan 2025Loan
Kashiwa Reysol Tochigi SC
2 Aug 2024Loan
Renofa Yamaguchi Kashiwa Reysol
1 Jan 1926

Competitions

Recent form

@ Gamba Osaka

J1 League · 1–2

11'6.7

vs Kashima

J1 League · 1–2

@ Machida Zelvia

J1 League · 0–2

21'6.7

vs Sagan Tosu

J1 League · 1–1

11'6.9

vs Cerezo Osaka

J1 League · 1–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	Renofa Yamaguchi	12	2	—
2024	Kashiwa Reysol	22	3	6.78
2023	Kashiwa Reysol	12	1	6.34

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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