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Japan

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No Asian side has matched Japan's consistency: this is an eighth straight appearance at the tournament. Memories of 2022 still linger, when Hajime Moriyasu's team came from behind to beat Germany and then Spain in the group stage, announcing themselves as a side that fears no European pedigree. Moriyasu stayed on after Qatar, and his flexible 3-4-2-1 remains the framework: compact and disciplined out of possession, then ruthless in transition. Kaoru Mitoma supplies the moments down the flank, with Takefusa Kubo finding pockets in the half-spaces and Wataru Endo shielding the back line. A qualifying run of seven wins, one draw and no defeats hints at the form. Drawn in Group F alongside the Netherlands, Sweden and Tunisia, Japan chase the one thing that has eluded them: a first ever quarter-final.

Matches
F #10
Jun 14
FT
Netherlands
2 – 2
Japan
AT&T STADIUM · DALLAS
F #36
Jun 21
FT
Tunisia
0 – 4
Japan
ESTADIO BBVA · MONTERREY
F #57
Jun 25
FT
Japan
1 – 1
Sweden
AT&T STADIUM · DALLAS
R32 #76
Jun 29
FT
Brazil
2 – 1
Japan
NRG STADIUM · HOUSTON

Standings · F

After matchday 3 of 3
#TeamMPWDLGDPTS
1NED3210+67
2JPN3120+45
3SWE311104
4TUN3003-100
When does Japan play their first match?
Japan's opening match is on June 14, 2026 at 20:00 UTC against Netherlands, played at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.
Who are Japan's group rivals?
Japan is drawn into Group F of the 2026 tournament alongside Netherlands, Sweden, Tunisia. Each team plays the other three once; the top two of every group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
What group is Japan in?
Japan is in Group F. The group also features Netherlands, Sweden, Tunisia.
How many matches will Japan play in the tournament?
Japan are scheduled to play 4 matches at this stage, starting with the group stage. They could play up to seven matches in total if they advance all the way to the final.
How can Japan advance from Group F?
Japan need to finish in the top two of Group F to qualify directly for the Round of 32, or among the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups. Three points for a win, one for a draw, and goal difference is the first tiebreaker.