Kaoru Mitoma
Brighton & Hove AlbionABOUT KAORU MITOMA
Auto-generated from squad dataWorld Cup pedigree
Kaoru Mitoma arrives at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with 5 appearances on record from the WC2026 qualifying campaign for Japan, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist across roughly 68 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 forward for Japan, Mitoma brings the squad's primary scoring threat, operating high up the pitch to receive in the final third. His club role at Brighton & Hove Albion is the same — operate inside the final third as a primary scoring or creating threat.
WC2026 outlook
Japan enter the WC2026 group stage, opening their tournament in the opening group fixture. Mitoma's individual contribution will be tracked across the group stage and into the knockout rounds.
Tournament starts 11 June 2026
Kaoru Mitoma's WC2026 stats will appear here after the tournament opens with Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Banorte.
Stats update after each match Mitoma features in.
QUALIFYING STATS
Performance Metrics