Japan — World Cup 2026

Group F · Model Elo 1994 · Founded 1917 · Saitama Stadium 2002

Japan are in Group F. Our model rates their title chance at 1.4% (Elo strength 1994, reaching the knockout stage 93% of the time). Below are AI predictions for all 3 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

Record

Japan have played 790 internationals since 1917, winning 390 for a 49.4% win rate (390W 165D 235L, 1,443 goals for / 910 against). At the FIFA World Cup their record is 7W 6D 12L from 25 matches.

Recent form

W vs Iceland 1–0 · 2026-05-31
W vs England 1–0 · 2026-03-31
W vs Scotland 1–0 · 2026-03-28
W vs Bolivia 3–0 · 2025-11-18 · Kirin Cup
W vs Ghana 2–0 · 2025-11-14 · Kirin Cup
W vs Brazil 3–2 · 2025-10-14 · Kirin Cup

Historical results from the martj42 dataset (CC0).

Group F Fixtures & Predictions

Netherlands vs Japan · Jun 14 · most likely 1–1

Netherlands 38% Draw 26% Japan 36%

Tunisia vs Japan · Jun 21 · most likely 0–2

Tunisia 13% Draw 19% Japan 68%

Japan vs Sweden · Jun 25 · most likely 2–0

Japan 69% Draw 18% Sweden 13%

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 1.4% chance of winning the tournament, from an Elo strength rating of 1994.

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 790 internationals, winning 390 (49.4%). At the World Cup they have 7 wins, 6 draws and 12 defeats from 25 matches.

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