Has Daiya Maekawa played in a World Cup before?

Japan has appeared in 8 World Cups. Check the Career tab for Daiya Maekawa's full international history.

What position does Daiya Maekawa play?

Daiya Maekawa plays as a goalkeeper for Japan at the 2026 World Cup.

Which group is Japan in at the 2026 World Cup?

Japan are in Group F at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Netherlands, Tunisia, Sweden.

When does Japan play at the World Cup?

Japan's first match is on 2026-06-14 against Netherlands at AT&T Stadium, Arlington.

Daiya Maekawa – Japan | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

Daiya Maekawa

Date of BirthSeptember 8, 1994 (age 31)

Place of BirthKobe, Japan

Height / Weight191 / 86

PositionGoalkeeper

Current ClubVissel Kobe

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2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Ast
World Cup - Qualification Asia	2	0
J1 League	13	0
Super Cup	33	1
Friendlies Clubs	7	0
AFC Champions League Elite	6	0
Emperor Cup	1	0
All Competitions	62	1

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World Cup 2026

Group F →

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Netherlands	3	2	1	0	6	7
2	Japan	3	1	2	0	4	5
3	Sweden	3	1	1	1	0	4
4	Tunisia	3	0	0	3	-10	0

2026-06-14Netherlands vs JapanAT&T Stadium, Arlington→2026-06-20Tunisia vs JapanEstadio BBVA, Monterrey→2026-06-25Japan vs SwedenAT&T Stadium, Arlington→

2026 tournament outlook

Daiya Maekawa will represent Japan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Japan have been drawn in Group F alongside Netherlands, Tunisia, Sweden. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-14 against Netherlands at AT&T Stadium, Arlington. As a goalkeeper, Maekawa will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. Japan's best World Cup finish is Round of 16 (2002, 2018, 2022). They'll be aiming to go further in 2026.

Japan at the 2026 World Cup

Daiya Maekawa is part of the Japan squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Hajime Moriyasu, alongside T. Hayakawa, H. Araki, S. Inagaki, and R. Germain among the key players.

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