Kodai Sano
NEC NijmegenABOUT KODAI SANO
Auto-generated from squad dataWorld Cup pedigree
Kodai Sano arrives at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with 1 appearance on record from the WC2026 qualifying campaign for Japan, contributing 0 goals and 0 assists across roughly 29 minutes per appearance. Those numbers form the baseline ahead of his tournament involvement — they will refresh to live WC2026 totals once the group stage opens on 11 June 2026.
Role for Japan
As a midfielder for Japan, Sano links defence and attack — controlling tempo, recycling possession, and contributing in transition. His club role at NEC Nijmegen is similar — control midfield tempo, recycle possession, and contribute in transition.
WC2026 outlook
Japan enter the WC2026 group stage, opening their tournament in the opening group fixture. Sano's individual contribution will be tracked across the group stage and into the knockout rounds.
Tournament starts 11 June 2026
Kodai Sano's WC2026 stats will appear here after the tournament opens with Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Banorte.
Stats update after each match Sano features in.
QUALIFYING STATS
Performance Metrics