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Heading to North America in 2026 — the journey begins here.
Japan is in the 48-team World Cup field. Group-stage opponents, dates, and host cities are listed below.
| Match | Opponent | City | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 11 Group F | Netherlands | Dallas AT&T Stadium | Jun 14 (Sun) |
| Match 35 Group F | Sweden | Houston Houston Stadium | Jun 20 (Sat) |
| Match 58 Group F | Tunisia | Kansas City Kansas City Stadium | Jun 25 (Thu) |
A stunning upset that shocked the world
| Year | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | First World Cup appearance | first appearance |
| 2002 | Co-hosted the tournament with South Korea | notable performance |
| 2010 | Advanced to Round of 16 | notable performance |
| 2018 | Famous fair-play tiebreaker advancement | notable performance |
| 2022 | Beat Germany & Spain in group stage | notable performance |
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