FIFA World Cup 2026
Japan at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Overview
Japan is an East Asian archipelago constitutional monarchy on the Pacific Ring of Fire, densely urbanised, Japanese‑speaking, with Tokyo as its capital region and a post‑war industrial and technological powerhouse economy.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Tokyo
- Continent
- Asia
- Federation
- AFC (Asia)
- Group
- F
- FIFA ranking (Nov 2025)
- #18
- World Cup titles
- 0
Geography
- Founded / established
- 1947
- Population
- 123,790,000
- Languages
- Japanese (official)
- Currency
- Japanese yen (JPY)
- Area
- 377,975 km²
- Highest point
- Mount Fuji (3,776 m)
- Climate
- Humid temperate north-east; rainy subtropical south; snowy Japan Sea flank
- Land borders
- None (island nation)
Football facts
- Appearances
- 7
- Best result
- Round of 16 (2002, 2010, 2018, 2022)
- Top scorer
- Keisuke Honda (4)
- Debut
- 1998
2026 World Cup kits
Home kit
Main color: blue
World Cup history
7 World Cup appearances
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Qualified (2026) |
| 2022 | Round of 16 |
| 2018 | Round of 16 |
| 2014 | Group stage |
| 2010 | Round of 16 |
| 2006 | Round of 16 |
| 2002 | Round of 16 |
| 1998 | Group stage |