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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Japan — latest news
Japan at the 2026 World Cup — Complete Preview
June 2026
Everything you need to know about Japan's campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including squad, fixtures, group analysis and predictions.
Japan Squad for World Cup 2026 — Full Player List
May 2026
Hajime Moriyasu's squad for the tournament includes Wataru Endō as captain. Here's the complete roster breakdown by position.
Group F Analysis: Can Japan Advance?
June 2026
Japan face Netherlands, Tunisia, Sweden in Group F. Here's how they compare and what each team needs to qualify.
Japan's Road to the 2026 World Cup
March 2026
How Japan qualified: AFC 3rd Round — Group C winners. A look at their qualifying campaign, key results, and the moments that secured their spot.
Japan's World Cup History — 8 Appearances, 0 Titles
May 2026
From their first World Cup to 2026, a complete history of Japan at football's biggest stage. Best finish: Round of 16 (2002, 2018, 2022).
More news and updates will be added as the tournament approaches.
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