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.

T. Shimamura

Japan

Japan26 yrs

Age

170 cm

Height

59 kg

Weight

Midfield — right

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Kashiwa Reysol

2024–2025

36 apps⚽ 3

Albirex Niigata

2025

13 apps⚽ 1

Roasso Kumamoto

2023–2024

41 apps⚽ 2

Imabari

2021–2022

49 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Kashiwa Reysol Albirex Niigata
15 Jul 2025Loan
Roasso Kumamoto Kashiwa Reysol
22 Jan 2024
Imabari Roasso Kumamoto
9 Jan 2023
Kyoto Sanga Imabari
9 Jan 2021Free transfer
Cerezo Osaka Kyoto Sanga
1 Jan 2021
FC Gifu Kyoto Sanga
1 Feb 2019
Kyoto Sanga FC Gifu
1 Feb 2018Loan

Competitions

Recent form

@ Shonan Bellmare

J1 League · 2–5

43'6.5

vs Vissel Kobe

J1 League · 2–2

⚽ 190'6.9

@ Tokyo Verdy

J1 League · 0–1

90'6.3

vs Fagiano Okayama

J1 League · 1–1

74'6.6

@ Gamba Osaka

J1 League · 2–4

🅰 167'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Albirex Niigata	15	1	1	6.57
2024	Kashiwa Reysol	34	3	3	6.76
2023	Roasso Kumamoto	41	2	0	—
2022	Imabari	22	0	0	—
2021	Imabari	27	1	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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