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Japan — World Cup 2026

IN CONTENTION ⚡ Group F · FIFA #18 · AFC
#1
Group Standing
421/729
Qualifying Scenarios
58%
Probability
Possible
Status
✅ Example Qualifying Scenarios
→ Japan qualifies if: Sweden beat Netherlands AND Japan beat Tunisia AND Sweden beat Japan AND Tunisia beat Netherlands AND Tunisia beat Sweden AND Japan beat Netherlands
→ Japan qualifies if: Sweden beat Netherlands AND Japan beat Tunisia AND Sweden beat Japan AND Tunisia beat Netherlands AND Tunisia draw with Sweden AND Netherlands draw with Japan
→ Japan qualifies if: Sweden beat Netherlands AND Japan beat Tunisia AND Sweden beat Japan AND Tunisia beat Netherlands AND Tunisia draw with Sweden AND Japan beat Netherlands
→ Japan qualifies if: Sweden beat Netherlands AND Japan beat Tunisia AND Sweden beat Japan AND Tunisia beat Netherlands AND Sweden beat Tunisia AND Netherlands beat Japan
→ Japan qualifies if: Sweden beat Netherlands AND Japan beat Tunisia AND Sweden beat Japan AND Tunisia beat Netherlands AND Sweden beat Tunisia AND Netherlands draw with Japan

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World Cup History

Appearances
13
Best Result
Group Stage
Last WC
2022

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Japan still qualify for the Round of 32?
Japan can still qualify in 421 out of 729 possible scenarios. Currently ranked #1 in Group F.
What does Japan need to qualify from Group F?
Example qualifying scenario: Sweden beat Netherlands AND Japan beat Tunisia AND Sweden beat Japan AND Tunisia beat Netherlands AND Tunisia beat Sweden AND Japan beat Netherlands.
Is Japan eliminated from World Cup 2026?
No, Japan is not yet eliminated. They can still qualify in certain scenarios.
What group is Japan in at WC2026?
Japan is in Group F at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They are ranked #18 in the world by FIFA.
What is Japan's FIFA ranking?
Japan holds FIFA world ranking #18 and represents the AFC confederation. Their best World Cup result was: Group Stage.