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 |  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 |
Group stage fixtures
BrazilKey players
| Player | Pos | Age | Club | Caps | Current Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Machino | FW | 26 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | — | 11 goals, 2 assists (Bundesliga) |
| T. Kubo | FW | 24 | Real Sociedad | — | 5 goals, 0 assists (La Liga) |
| A. Tanaka | MF | 27 | Leeds | 1+ | 5 goals, 2 assists (Championship) |
| Y. Sugawara | DF | 25 | Southampton | 1+ | 1 goals, 1 assists (Premier League) |
| Z. Suzuki | GK | 23 | Parma | 1+ | 37 apps (Serie A) |
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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