Japan have appeared at 7 FIFA World Cups. Their best finish is round of 16. Tournament-by-tournament results below.

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

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