Verified player facts
National Team
Japan
Group
Group F
Position
Defender
Confederation
AFC
Team guide: Japan
Player Guide

World Cup 2026 player guide
Ko Itakura is listed with Japan for World Cup 2026 context. Use the listed position, team role, group opponents, fixtures, and nearby coverage links without treating the guide as final squad confirmation or unofficial stats.
National Team
Japan
Group
Group F
Position
Defender
Confederation
AFC
Team guide: Japan
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.
Ko Itakura is listed here under Japan.
Ko Itakura is listed as Defender in this World Cup 2026 player profile.
Use the Japan team guide and the full World Cup 2026 schedule to review group-stage fixtures and broader tournament context.
No. Use this as stable player context and related tournament links, then check the official squad tracker or matchday team sheet for final squad and lineup status.