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.

A. Zaizen

Japan

Japan26 yrs

Age

177 cm

Height

76 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Grazer AK

2022–2024

28 apps⚽ 1

Voitsberg

2024

13 apps⚽ 2

Wacker Innsbruck

2021

11 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Voitsberg Grazer AK
1 Jul 2025
Voitsberg Schwarz-Weiß Bregenz
1 Jul 2025Free transfer
Grazer AK Schwarz-Weiß Bregenz
30 Jun 2025Free transfer
Voitsberg Grazer AK
29 Jun 2025Return from loan
Grazer AK Voitsberg
8 Jan 2025Loan
SKU Amstetten Grazer AK
1 Jul 2024
Grazer AK SKU Amstetten
13 Jan 2024Loan
Wacker Innsbruck Grazer AK
9 Jun 2022Free transfer

Competitions

2. Liga· Austria

Bundesliga· Austria

Cup· Austria

Recent form

@ FC Liefering

2. Liga · 2–1

90'5.9

vs TSV Hartberg

Bundesliga · 0–3

20'6.6

vs Wolfsberger AC

Bundesliga · 3–4

@ FC BW Linz

Bundesliga · 2–1

vs WSG Wattens

Bundesliga · 2–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	Voitsberg	27	3	1	6.57
2023	Grazer AK	12	0	0	—
2022	Grazer AK	2	0	0	—
2021	Wacker Innsbruck	11	1	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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