Has Sho Inagaki played in a World Cup before?

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

What position does Sho Inagaki play?

Sho Inagaki plays as a midfielder 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.

Sho Inagaki – Japan | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

Sho Inagaki

Date of BirthDecember 25, 1991 (age 34)

Place of BirthTokyo, Japan

Height / Weight176 / 72

PositionMidfielder

Current ClubNagoya Grampus

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2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Gls	Ast
J1 League	15	2	0
EAFF E-1 Football Championship	3	1	0
J-League Cup	1	0	0
EAFF E-1 Football Championship	31	3	1
Friendlies	31	3	1
All Competitions	81	9	2

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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

Sho Inagaki 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 midfielder, Inagaki 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

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

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