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Japan
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FIFA Ranking #17Group FAsiaWorld Cup #8
Manager
Hajime Moriyasu（Japan）
Kit
Blue & White
Best World Cup Result
Round of 16 (2002-2022)
Qualification Path
Finished top of the AFC Asian final qualifying group. Posted dominant results across 18 qualifying matches.
Team Profile
Japan cruised through Asian qualifying with dominant results. At the 2022 World Cup, they topped their group by defeating Spain and Germany. Their stated goal for this tournament is to reach the quarterfinals or beyond. With more players competing in Europe's top leagues than ever before, this squad is widely regarded as the strongest in the nation's history.
Key Players
Strengths
- Highest quality and depth of Europe-based players in Asia
- Individual brilliance of Kubo and Doan
- Experience and confidence gained from 2022
Challenges
- The quarterfinal ceiling
- Physical gap against European and South American sides
- Managing fitness and condition during the tournament
World Cup History
Eight consecutive appearances. Best result is Round of 16 (2002, 2010, 2018, 2022). Defeated Spain and Germany at the 2022 World Cup.
Japan — WC 2026 Match Schedule
Knockout Stage Opponents
Other Teams in Group F
Sources
Last updated: 2026年6月11日
チームデータ（監督・出場国）は2026年5月26日更新（FIFAランキングは2026年6月11日付準拠）