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Spain, 2026 world champions1-0 vs Argentina · after extra timeView bracketSpain, 2026 world champions1-0 vs Argentina · after extra timeView bracket
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 | +6 | 7 |
| 2 | Japan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 5 |
| 3 | Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | -10 | 0 |
1st-2nd qualify for the Round of 32 | 3rd can qualify as a best third-place team.
Japan stunned the world at Qatar 2022 by topping a group with Germany and Spain before falling to Croatia in the round of 16. The Samurai Blue are now regarded as one of Asia's most complete national teams.
| Match | ET | CT | PT | UK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands vs Japan | 16:00 | 15:00 | 13:00 | 21:00 |
| Tunisia vs Japan | 00:00 | 23:00 | 21:00 | 05:00 |
| Japan vs Sweden | 19:00 | 18:00 | 16:00 | 00:00 |
Japan are 2nd in Group F with 5 points (1W 2D 0L, 7-3 goals) after 3 matches. They have qualified for the Round of 32.
Japan are in Group F with Netherlands, Tunisia, Sweden. The top two teams qualify directly for the Round of 32, while the best third-place teams can also advance.
Japan open the group stage on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 16:00 ET.
In the group stage, Japan play 3 matches against Netherlands, Tunisia, Sweden. If they qualify, they advance to the Round of 32.
In the 48-team World Cup 2026 format, the top two teams in each group and the eight best third-place teams qualify for the Round of 32. Japan can secure qualification by finishing first or second in Group F.
Japan has appeared in 8 FIFA World Cups. Their best result is Round of 16 (2002, 2010, 2018, 2022).
Data from the official source: FIFA.com - World Cup 2026 teams
