Junya Ito

Junya Ito is a Japanese professional footballer. He is currently in the news for his performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches. Ito was among the goal scorers in Japan's recent 4-0 victory over Tunisia, a match that marked the 1,000th game in World Cup history. His goal, along with a brace from Ayase Ueda and another from Daichi Kamada, secured a crucial win for Japan, placing them second in Group F and bringing them closer to advancing to the last 32. Ito's contribution highlights his significance to the Japanese national team as they continue their World Cup campaign.