Japan — World Cup 2026 Squad & Fixtures

Japan won AFC third-round Group C and were drawn into one of the best sections in the tournament, alongside the Netherlands, Sweden and Tunisia. Their best World Cup finish is the round of 16, reached four times, which tells you both how consistent they are and what still has not been cracked. None of the three group matches should drift because every team here is disciplined. Japan look equipped to come through it, but they will have to earn every metre.