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Group F · FIFA #18 · AFC
Squad
Official squad list for Japan will appear here when published by FIFA for World Cup 2026.
Team overview
Japan are in Group F at the FIFA World Cup 2026 across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. They represent AFC and their best finish at a FIFA World Cup is Round of 16 (2002, 2010, 2018, 2022). Squad lists and match statistics on this page update from FIFA and verified match reports only.
World Cup 2026
- Group
- Group F
- Confederation
- AFC
- FIFA ranking
- #18
- Qualification
- Qualified
- Qualification route
- Qualified via AFC pathway
- Draw confirmation
- Confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw
Tournament statistics
Recent form
Fixtures & results
| MD | Match | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands vs JapanSunday, June 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT | AT&T Stadium, Dallas | Scheduled |
| 2 | Japan vs SwedenThursday, June 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT | AT&T Stadium, Dallas | Scheduled |
| 3 | Japan vs TunisiaMatchday 3 · Group F | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami | Scheduled |
World Cup history
Appearances7 appearances
Best finishRound of 16 (2002, 2010, 2018, 2022)
Head coach
Hajime Moriyasu
Official appointment details publish via the national federation and FIFA squad lists.
Players to watch
Group F rivals
FAQ
- What group is Japan in at World Cup 2026?
- Group F, per the official FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw.
- Who is the Japan head coach for World Cup 2026?
- Hajime Moriyasu is listed as head coach. Confirm lineups on FIFA match day.
- What is Japan's best World Cup finish?
- Round of 16 (2002, 2010, 2018, 2022)
- How did Japan qualify for World Cup 2026?
- Qualified via AFC pathway. Confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw.