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Japan
Group F · FIFA #18 · AFC
Team overview
Japan are in Group F at the FIFA World Cup 2026 across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. They represent AFC and their best finish at a FIFA World Cup is Round of 16 (2002, 2010, 2018, 2022). Squad lists and match statistics on this page update from FIFA and verified match reports only.
World Cup 2026
- Group
- Group F
- Confederation
- AFC
- FIFA ranking
- #18
- Qualification
- Qualified
- Qualification route
- Qualified via AFC pathway
- Draw confirmation
- Confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw
Tournament statistics
Tournament statistics appear after verified World Cup 2026 group-stage matches.
Recent form
Match-by-match form displays only after verified World Cup 2026 results.
Fixtures & results
| MD | Match | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands vs JapanMatchday 1 · Group F | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | Scheduled |
| 4 | Japan vs SwedenMatchday 4 · Group F | AT&T Stadium, Dallas | Scheduled |
| 6 | Japan vs TunisiaMatchday 6 · Group F | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami | Scheduled |
World Cup history
Head coach
Hajime Moriyasu
Official appointment details publish via the national federation and FIFA squad lists.
Players to watch
Not the official FIFA squad. Names below are editorial nominees until federations publish verified World Cup squads.
Squad
Official FIFA World Cup 2026 squad lists (goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, forwards) publish when federations confirm selections.
Predicted starting XI
Starting lineups and formations publish after official squad announcements and confirmed team news from FIFA.
Group F rivals
FAQ
- What group is Japan in at World Cup 2026?
- Group F, per the official FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw.
- Who is the Japan head coach for World Cup 2026?
- Hajime Moriyasu is listed as head coach. Confirm lineups on FIFA match day.
- What is Japan's best World Cup finish?
- Round of 16 (2002, 2010, 2018, 2022)
- How did Japan qualify for World Cup 2026?
- Qualified via AFC pathway. Confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw.