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Japan

AFC
FIFA #19
Group F

Asia's strongest team, making their eighth consecutive World Cup appearance. Japan's technical quality and tactical discipline make them giant-killers.

Team Information

Country Code
JPN
Confederation
AFC
FIFA Ranking
#19
Group
Group F

Group F

🇳🇱Netherlands
🇯🇵Japan
🇹🇳Tunisia
🏳️UEFA Playoff B Winner

Group Stage Schedule

Matchday 1Sun, Jun 14
Matchday 2Fri, Jun 19
Matchday 3Thu, Jun 25

World Cup History

Best Result:Round of 16 (2002, 2010, 2018, 2022)

All-Time World Cup Stats

7
Appearances
24
Matches
8
Wins
8
Wins
5
Draws
11
Losses
33%
Win Rate
Goals For: 29Goals Against: 34

Notable Achievements

  • ★Beat both Germany and Spain in 2022 group stage
  • ★Four Round of 16 appearances
  • ★Co-hosted the 2002 World Cup

Tournament History

2022Qatar
Round of 16
2018Russia
Round of 16
2014Brazil
Group Stage
2010South Africa
Round of 16
2006Germany
Group Stage
2002South Korea/Japan
Round of 16
1998France
Group Stage

Star Players

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Takefusa Kubo
Forward

Real Sociedad

Intl Caps: 48Intl Goals: 7
La Liga Young Player Nominee (2024)

About This Team

Japan has established itself as one of the strongest Asian football nations, consistently impressive at recent World Cups. The Samurai Blue are targeting a quarter-final berth at the 2026 tournament, led by creative talents like Takefusa Kubo and a deep, tactically disciplined squad.

Best Videos

Germany v Japan Highlights | FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Japan v Spain | FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022