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.

M. Ishida

Japan

Japan30 yrs

Age

178 cm

Height

69 kg

Weight

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

Career clubs

Daejeon Citizen

2021–2025

115 apps⚽ 36

Jubilo Iwata

2024

4 apps

Gangwon FC

2021

9 apps

Career transfers

Jubilo Iwata Daejeon Citizen
27 Jun 2024
Daejeon Citizen Jubilo Iwata
22 Jan 2024
Gangwon FC Daejeon Citizen
24 Jun 2021
Suwon City FC Gangwon FC
7 Jan 2021
Ansan Greeners Suwon City FC
6 Feb 2020
Kyoto Sanga Ansan Greeners
20 Feb 2019
Azul Claro Numazu Kyoto Sanga
1 Feb 2019
Kyoto Sanga Azul Claro Numazu
1 Feb 2018Loan
Thespakusatsu Gunma Kyoto Sanga
31 Jan 2018
Kyoto Sanga Thespakusatsu Gunma
7 Jan 2017Loan

Competitions

K League 1· South-Korea

K League 2· South-Korea

Recent form

@ Ulsan Hyundai FC

K League 1 · 4–1

⚽ 1🅰 190'8.2

@ FC Seoul

K League 1 · 1–0

59'6.3

@ Pohang Steelers

K League 1 · 0–1

12'6.3

vs Jeonbuk Motors

K League 1 · 0–1

27'6.6

vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC

K League 1 · 1–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Daejeon Citizen	25	4	2	7.10
2024	Daejeon Citizen	19	6	1	7.12
2023	Daejeon Citizen	26	7	3	6.77
2022	Daejeon Citizen	34	10	1	6.90
2021	Daejeon Citizen	24	9	0	6.54

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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