AFC · Samurai Blue

🇯🇵 Japan

Dark horse — knockout-round threat

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7 · المشاركات
0 · الألقاب العالمية
R16 (4 times) · أفضل نتيجة
1921 · تأسس عام
AFC

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Japan (Samurai Blue) has appeared at 7 editions of the FIFA World Cup, with a best finish of R16 (4 times). Founded in 1921, the federation enters World Cup 2026 in the AFC pool, coached by Hajime Moriyasu.

  • المشاركات7
  • الألقاب العالمية0
  • أفضل نتيجةR16 (4 times)
  • المدربHajime Moriyasu
  • تأسس عام1921
  • FIFAAFC
Squad

النجوم

  • Kaoru Mitoma
  • Takefusa Kubo
  • Wataru Endo
  • Daichi Kamada
  • Takehiro Tomiyasu
Outlook

الطريق إلى اللقب

Dark horse — knockout-round threat. With a 48-team field split into 12 groups of 4, the top two and best 8 third-placed teams advance to a 32-team Round of 32 — meaning even mid-table sides have a realistic knockout pathway.

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FAQ

الأسئلة الشائعة

Has Japan won the World Cup?

Japan has not won the World Cup. Best finish: R16 (4 times).

Who is the head coach of Japan?

Hajime Moriyasu leads Japan into FIFA World Cup 2026.

How many times has Japan played in the World Cup?

Japan has appeared 7 times in the FIFA World Cup.

Who are Japan's star players?

Kaoru Mitoma, Takefusa Kubo, Wataru Endo, Daichi Kamada, Takehiro Tomiyasu.

What confederation does Japan represent?

Japan plays in the AFC confederation.

When does Japan play in the World Cup 2026?

Schedule depends on the December 2025 group draw.

What is Japan's nickname?

Samurai Blue

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