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Japan

FIFA #17 Group F AFC JPN

Background

Japan have reached the round of 16 in four of the last seven World Cups, including 2022 wins over Germany and Spain in the group stage. The Samurai Blue are now Asia's highest-ranked side and have qualified for every tournament since France 1998, a seven-cycle streak.

World Cup titles
0
Appearances
8
Best finish
Round of 16
Head coach
Hajime Moriyasu

Path forward Β· Group F

Group opponents:

Realistic 2026 ceiling
Quarter-final ceiling
Based on FIFA ranking #17. Tournament football rewards momentum more than seeding, so treat this as a floor for expectations not a cap.

Follow Japan to Dallas

First fixture: Netherlands vs Japan Β· 2026-06-14 Β· 20:00 UTC

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Japan Matches