Japan
Roster
| Player | Pos | Age | Nat | App | Sub | G | A | Sh | SoT | YC | RC | SV | GA | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ao Tanaka | M | 27 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ayase Ueda | F | 27 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ayumu Seko | D | 25 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daichi Kamada | M | 29 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiki Hashioka | D | 26 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daizen Maeda | F | 28 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hiroki Ito | D | 26 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joel Chima Fujita | M | 24 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junnosuke Suzuki | D | 22 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junya Ito | F | 33 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaishu Sano | M | 25 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaoru Mitoma | M | 28 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisuke Goto | F | 20 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisuke Osako | G | 26 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keito Nakamura | F | 25 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kento Shiogai | F | 21 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kodai Sano | M | 22 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Koki Ogawa | F | 28 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ritsu Doan | M | 27 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryunosuke Sato | M | 19 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shogo Taniguchi | D | 34 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shuto Machino | F | 26 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tomoki Hayakawa | G | 27 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tsuyoshi Watanabe | D | 29 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yuito Suzuki | M | 24 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yukinari Sugawara | D | 25 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Suzuki | G | 23 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Japan World Cup 2026 — FAQs
Is Japan in the 2026 World Cup?
Yes. Japan has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They are placed in Group F and compete June 11–27 in the group stage.
What group is Japan in for the 2026 World Cup?
Japan is in Group F, alongside Netherlands, Sweden, Tunisia. View the full group standings and schedule via the Group F page.
When does Japan play their first 2026 World Cup game?
Japan's Matchday 1 game is during June 11–17, 2026. Exact date, kickoff time (ET), and venue are in the schedule table above.
What is Japan's full schedule at the 2026 World Cup?
Japan plays three group-stage games against Netherlands, Sweden, Tunisia. All scheduled games with dates, times, and venues are in the table at the top of this page.
Who does Japan play in the group stage?
In Group F, Japan faces Netherlands, Sweden, Tunisia across Matchdays 1, 2, and 3 (June 11–27, 2026).
Has Japan ever won the World Cup?
Japan have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will be competing on the biggest stage in international football.
How did Japan qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
Japan qualified through the AFC Asian qualifying rounds, which had 8 spots for the expanded 2026 tournament.
Who is Japan's best player at the 2026 World Cup?
Japan's key players are listed in the roster table below. Click any player name to open their dedicated player profile page with full stat breakdown.
What are Japan's odds to win the 2026 World Cup?
Japan's tournament odds are available on major sportsbooks including FanDuel, BetMGM, and Caesars, which update regularly. Visit their respective sites for current pricing.
What channel is Japan's World Cup game on?
Japan's games air in the USA on Fox, FS1, or FS2 (English) and Telemundo or Universo (Spanish). High-profile Japan matchups will air on the Fox broadcast network.
What is Japan's FIFA world ranking?
Japan's current FIFA world ranking is updated monthly at FIFA.com. The ranking feeds directly into tiebreaker scenarios — a higher ranking can be decisive if two teams finish level on all other metrics.