Kento Shiogai – Japan | World Cup 2026 Player Profile
Kento Shiogai
Date of BirthMarch 26, 2005 (age 21)
Place of BirthTokyo, Japan
Height / Weight180 / 77
PositionForward
Current ClubNEC Nijmegen
41
Career
Appearances
16
Career
Goals
2025-26 Season
| Competition | MP | Gls | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| World Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| KNVB Beker | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Eredivisie | 12 | 7 | 0 |
| Bundesliga | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| J1 League | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Tournoi Maurice Revello | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| All Competitions | 41 | 16 | 1 |
3
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
Kento Shiogai 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 forward, Shiogai 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
Kento Shiogai 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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