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) |
Team photo coming soon
Group F standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Netherlands | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Japan | 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
Key players
| Player | Pos | Age | Club | Caps | Current Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Mitoma | FW | 28 | Brighton | — | 10 goals, 4 assists (Premier League) |
| Y. Soma | FW | 28 | Machida Zelvia | — | 1 goals, 0 assists (J1 League) |
| K. Sano | MF | 25 | FSV Mainz 05 | 1+ | 34 apps (Bundesliga) |
| H. Mochizuki | DF | 24 | Machida Zelvia | — | 0 goals, 2 assists (J1 League) |
| L. Kokubo | GK | 24 | St. Truiden | 9+ | 32 apps (Jupiler Pro League) |
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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