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Japan — World Cup 2026
Group F · Model Elo 1975 · Founded 1917 · Saitama Stadium 2002
Japan are in Group F. Our model rates their title chance at 0.0% (Elo strength 1975, reaching the knockout stage 100% of the time). Below are AI predictions for all 4 group-stage fixtures.
About Japan
Japan are one of the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawn in Group F. The national side was founded in 1917. They play home matches at the Saitama Stadium 2002 in Saitama, Japan, which seats 63,700.
- Founded: 1917
- Home stadium: Saitama Stadium 2002 (capacity 63,700)
- Based in: Saitama, Japan
- Official site: www.jfa.or.jp/eng
Squad (27)
Goalkeepers
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1. Tomoki Hayakawa · Goalkeeper · age 27 · Kashima Antlers -
1. Keisuke Ōsako · Goalkeeper · age 26 · Sanfrecce Hiroshima -
31. Zion Suzuki · Goalkeeper · age 23 · Parma
Defenders
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3. Yukinari Sugawara · Right-Back · age 26 · Werder Bremen -
4. Kō Itakura · Centre-Back · age 29 · Ajax -
4. Tsuyoshi Watanabe · Centre-Back · age 29 · Feyenoord -
5. Yūto Nagatomo · Left-Back · age 39 · FC Tokyo -
5. Shōgo Taniguchi · Centre-Back · age 35 · Sint-Truiden -
20. Junnosuke Suzuki · Centre-Back · age 23 · FC Copenhagen -
21. Hiroki Itō · Centre-Back · age 27 · Bayern Munich -
32. Takehiro Tomiyasu · Right-Back · age 27 · Ajax
Midfielders
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3. Wataru Endo · Defensive Midfield · age 33 · Liverpool -
6. Kaishū Sano · Defensive Midfield · age 25 · Mainz -
15. Ayumu Seko · Defensive Midfield · age 26 · Le Havre -
18. Daichi Kamada · Attacking Midfield · age 29 · Crystal Palace -
22. Ao Tanaka · Central Midfield · age 27 · Leeds United
Forwards
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7. Kento Shiogai · Centre-Forward · age 21 · Wolfsburg -
9. Ayase Ueda · Centre-Forward · age 27 · Feyenoord -
10. Junya Itō · Right Winger · age 33 · Genk -
14. Takefusa Kubo · Right Winger · age 25 · Real Sociedad -
14. Yuito Suzuki · Second Striker · age 24 · Freiburg -
17. Keito Nakamura · Left Wing · age 25 · Stade de Reims -
18. Kōki Ogawa · Centre-Forward · age 28 · NEC Nijmegen -
20. Ritsu Dōan · Right Winger · age 28 · Eintracht Frankfurt -
38. Daizen Maeda · Left Wing · age 28 · Celtic -
42. Keisuke Gotō · Centre-Forward · age 21 · Sint-Truiden
Staff
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Hajime Moriyasu · Manager · age 57 · Japan
Current squad data from TheSportsDB.
Record
Japan have played 794 internationals since 1917, winning 391 for a 49.2% win rate (391W 167D 236L, 1,451 goals for / 915 against). At the FIFA World Cup their record is 8W 8D 13L from 29 matches.
Recent form
- L vs Brazil 1–2 · 2026-06-29 · FIFA World Cup
- D vs Sweden 1–1 · 2026-06-25 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Tunisia 4–0 · 2026-06-20 · FIFA World Cup
- D vs Netherlands 2–2 · 2026-06-14 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Iceland 1–0 · 2026-05-31
- W vs England 1–0 · 2026-03-31
Historical results from the martj42 dataset (CC0).
Japan's Top World Cup Scorers
- Keisuke Honda — 4 World Cup goals
- Junichi Inamoto — 2 World Cup goals
- Shinji Okazaki — 2 World Cup goals
- Takashi Inui — 2 World Cup goals
- Ritsu Dōan — 2 World Cup goals
- Daizen Maeda — 2 World Cup goals
World Cup goals only · data from the martj42 dataset (CC0). See all-time World Cup top scorers.
Group F Fixtures & Predictions
FAQ
Which group is Japan in at the 2026 World Cup?
Japan are in Group F.
What are Japan's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Our model gives Japan a 0.0% chance of winning the tournament, from an Elo strength rating of 1975.
When was the Japan national football team founded?
1917.
Where do Japan play their home matches?
At the Saitama Stadium 2002 in Saitama, Japan (capacity 63,700).
What is Japan's all-time record?
Japan have played 794 internationals, winning 391 (49.2%). At the World Cup they have 8 wins, 8 draws and 13 defeats from 29 matches.