FIFA World Cup 2026
Japan
Group F · #2 · 4 pts
Japan are competing at the FIFA World Cup 2026 for the 8th time. In Group F, they are currently 2nd with 4 points from 2 matches (1W–1D–0L, GD +4).
World Cup history
8WC appearances
0Titles
R16Best finish
Round of 16 · AFC
FIFA ranking: #17
Tournament Stats
W-D-L1–1–0
Goals F-A6:2
xG per game1.33
Avg possession51%
Shots/game10.5
Pass acc.87%
Goal timing & shape
ScoredConceded
0-15'1/0
16-30'0/0
31-45'1/0
46-60'1/1
61-75'1/1
76-90'2/0
Formations3-4-2-1 ×2
1Clean sheets
0-4Biggest win
Tournament Scorers
- D. Kamada⚽ 2
- A. Ueda⚽ 2
- K. Nakamura⚽ 1
- J. Ito⚽ 1
Form
Fixtures & results
Group F
| Team | P | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Netherlands | 2 | +4 | 4 |
| 2 | Japan | 2 | +4 | 4 |
| 3 |  Sweden | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 |  Tunisia | 2 | -8 | 0 |
Squad
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
S. Machino6
