Japan heads to the 2026 World Cup with a balanced squad and a demanding Group F schedule against three very different opponents.

Everything you need to know about Japan at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Discover Hajime Moriyasus 26-man squad, match schedule, World Cup history, and key tactical factors.

Hajime Moriyasu is a former midfielder and longtime coach who has led Japan’s national team since 2018. He guided Japan to the 2022 World Cup Round of 16 with landmark wins over Germany and Spain. Previously, he won multiple titles with Japanese side Sanfrecce Hiroshima, establishing himself as one of Japan’s top managers.

World Cup Group F includes Netherlands, Japan, Sweden and Tunisia; matches to take place in Arlington, Houston and Kansas City in the US, plus Guadalupe in Mexico; three-time runners-up Netherlands looking for first World Cup win;