Japan

JAPAN

FIFA #13ContenderGroup FAFCJPN
FIFA Ranking#13
WC Appearances7
Best FinishRound of 16
Titles0

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Team Profile

JAPAN AT THE 2026 WORLD CUP

Japan returns to the World Cup with 7 previous appearances. Their best finish was the round of 16 (2002, 2010, 2018, 2022), and their squad has the quality to push for a deep run in the expanded 48-team format.

Under coach Hajime Moriyasu, Japan will rely on key players including Takefusa Kubo, Kaoru Mitoma, Wataru Endo. Competing in Group F, the team will look to advance past the group stage and challenge for a place in the knockout rounds.

Ranked #13 in the FIFA rankings, Japan qualified through the Asian pathway (AFC). Prediction market odds on Polymarket reflect the collective assessment of thousands of traders β€” check the latest Japan odds to find copy-trading opportunities on PolyZig.

CoachHajime Moriyasu
ConfederationAFC
FIFA CodeJPN
GroupGroup F
Squad Spotlight

KEY PLAYERS

1

Takefusa Kubo

Japan

One of Japan's most important players heading into the 2026 World Cup. Expected to play a key role in Group F matches and beyond.

2

Kaoru Mitoma

Japan

One of Japan's most important players heading into the 2026 World Cup. Expected to play a key role in Group F matches and beyond.

3

Wataru Endo

Japan

One of Japan's most important players heading into the 2026 World Cup. Expected to play a key role in Group F matches and beyond.

Group F

GROUP STAGE

Group F Standings

Japan Match Schedule

Group FSun, Jun 14, 2026
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan
vs
NetherlandsπŸ‡³πŸ‡±
Levi's Stadium Β· San Francisco
Group FSat, Jun 20, 2026
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan
vs
TunisiaπŸ‡ΉπŸ‡³
Hard Rock Stadium Β· Miami
Group FFri, Jun 26, 2026
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan
vs
SwedenπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ
Lincoln Financial Field Β· Philadelphia
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