F
Japan
Levi's Stadium ยท Santa Clara
Qualified nation
Coach
Hajime Moriyasu
FIFA Rank
#18
Team Overview
JPNJapan enter World Cup 2026 from AFC, competing in Group F with a profile shaped by regular knockout contender.
World Cups
8 appearances
Best Result
Round of 16
Team Schedule
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