Japan at the 2026 World Cup – Squad, Stats, Fixtures & History
| FIFA Ranking | 16 |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Manager | Hajime Moriyasu |
| Captain | Wataru Endō |
| Nickname | Samurai Blue |
| World Cup Titles | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 8 |
| Best Finish | Round of 16 (2002, 2018, 2022) |
| 2022 World Cup | Round of 16 — lost to Croatia on pens |
| 2026 Group | Group F (Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia, Sweden) |
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Group F standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Netherlands | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Sweden | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Tunisia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group stage fixtures
Knockout bracket path
| Scenario | Round of 32 Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| If Japan wins Group F | 2nd Group C | Estadio BBVA |
| If Japan finishes 2nd | Winner Group C | NRG Stadium |
Full knockout bracket tracking goes live once the group stage concludes on June 26.
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