Verified player facts
National Team
Japan
Group
Group F
Position
Defender
Confederation
AFC
Team guide: Japan
Selected Player Page
2026 World Cup player page
Ko Itakura
Ko Itakura appears in our World Cup 2026 player directory for Japan. This profile links the player's listed position and current team role with verified group opponents, related fixtures, and nearby coverage pages without claiming final squad confirmation or unofficial stats.
Japan tournament context
Japan are in Group F with Netherlands, Sweden, Tunisia. This player page stays anchored to that team route so readers can move from the individual profile into group-stage context without guesswork.
Anchors the central duels and becomes especially important if Sweden turn the final group match into a second-ball and set-piece battle.
- Opener: Netherlands · 2026-06-14 · Dallas Stadium (Dallas)
- Second match: Tunisia · 2026-06-20 · Monterrey Stadium (Monterrey)
- Group closer: Sweden · 2026-06-25 · Dallas Stadium (Dallas)
Player page FAQ
Which national team is Ko Itakura linked to on this page?
Ko Itakura is listed here under Japan.
What position is Ko Itakura listed in?
Ko Itakura is listed as Defender in this World Cup 2026 player profile.
Where can readers find Japan's World Cup 2026 fixtures?
Use the Japan team guide and the full World Cup 2026 schedule page linked from this profile to review group-stage fixtures and broader tournament context.
Does this page confirm Ko Itakura in the final FIFA World Cup 2026 squad?
No. This profile is limited to stable identity facts and related tournament links. It does not claim final squad confirmation or unofficial tournament statistics.