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.

L. Yamaguchi

Japan

Japan27 yrs

Age

186 cm

Height

73 kg

Weight

Goalkeeper

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Kawasaki Frontale

2024–2025

35 apps

Mito Hollyhock

2022–2024

63 apps

Machida Zelvia

2024

1 apps

Career transfers

Machida Zelvia Kawasaki Frontale
31 Jan 2025Transfer
Kawasaki Frontale Machida Zelvia
30 Jan 2025Return from loan
Machida Zelvia Kawasaki Frontale
20 Jan 2025Transfer
Machida Zelvia Kawasaki Frontale
14 Aug 2024Loan
Mito Hollyhock Machida Zelvia
22 Jan 2024
Recreativo Huelva Mito Hollyhock
9 Jan 2022Free transfer
Extremadura Recreativo Huelva
11 Aug 2020
Lorient Extremadura
1 Jul 2017

Honours

AFC Champions League Elite

Runner-up

Asia · 1× (2024/2025)

Tournoi Maurice Revello

Runner-up

World · 1× (2019)

Competitions

J2/J3 League· Japan

J1 League· Japan

Emperor Cup· Japan

AFC Champions League Elite· World

J-League Cup· Japan

Recent form

@ Mito Hollyhock

J1 League · 3–1

90'6.3

vs Machida Zelvia

J1 League · 1–1

90'7.2

@ Kashiwa Reysol

J1 League · 0–1

vs Tokyo Verdy

J1 League · 1–0

@ FC Tokyo

J1 League · 0–2

90'6.6

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Rating
2025	Kawasaki Frontale	35	6.72
2024	Machida Zelvia	1	—
2023	Mito Hollyhock	29	—
2022	Mito Hollyhock	34	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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