Koki Machida – Japan | World Cup 2026 Player Profile
Koki Machida
Date of BirthAugust 25, 1997 (age 28)
Place of BirthIbaraki, Japan
Height / Weight190 / 84
PositionDefender
Current Club1899 Hoffenheim
61
Career
Appearances
1
Career
Goals
2025-26 Season
| Competition | MP | Gls | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup - Qualification Asia | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DFB Pokal | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bundesliga | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jupiler Pro League | 34 | 1 | 0 |
| Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| UEFA Europa League | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| UEFA Champions League | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| All Competitions | 61 | 1 | 1 |
20
Int'l
Caps
0
Int'l
Goals
Japan International
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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 tournament outlook
Koki Machida 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 defender, Machida 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
Koki Machida 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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Japan Teammates
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| T. Hayakawa | Goalkeeper |
| H. Araki | Defender |
| S. Inagaki | Midfielder |
| R. Germain | Attacker |
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