Has Yoshinori Suzuki played in a World Cup before?

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

What position does Yoshinori Suzuki play?

Yoshinori Suzuki plays as a defender 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.

How old is Yoshinori Suzuki?

Yoshinori Suzuki is 33 years old.

Yoshinori Suzuki – Japan | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

Yoshinori Suzuki

Date of BirthSeptember 11, 1992 (age 33)

Place of BirthMiyazaki, Japan

Height / Weight184 / 72

PositionDefender

Current ClubKyoto Sanga

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2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Gls
J1 League	20	1
Emperor Cup	2	0
All Competitions	22	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

Yoshinori Suzuki 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, Suzuki 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

Yoshinori Suzuki 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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