🇯🇵 Japan at the 2026 World Cup
Group F · FIFA World Cup 2026
Japan compete in Group F of the FIFA World Cup 2026, playing matches in Dallas (twice) and Monterrey. The Samurai Blue have qualified for 8 consecutive World Cups and famously defeated Germany and Spain at Qatar 2022, establishing themselves as Asia’s most dangerous tournament team.
Group F Match Schedule
- June 14: vs Netherlands, AT&T Stadium Dallas. 15:00 CT (05:00 June 15, Tokyo)
- June 20: vs Tunisia, Estadio BBVA Monterrey. 22:00 CT (12:00 June 21, Tokyo)
- June 25: vs Sweden, AT&T Stadium Dallas. 18:00 CT (08:00 June 26, Tokyo)
Viewing from Japan
The Monterrey match at noon Tokyo time is the group stage gift. The Netherlands opener at 05:00 is the commitment test. Japan has a deeply established tradition of watching World Cup matches at impossible hours. Since 2002, every World Cup has required fans to wake before sunrise for at least some matches. Viewing parties at 5am in Tokyo izakayas have become a cultural institution. Japanese fans will show up for both.
Check Tokyo time and Japan time for live conversions throughout the tournament.
Matches
Group F
| P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇹🇳 Tunisia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Japan play their first 2026 World Cup match?
Japan kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign on 2026-06-14 against Netherlands at AT&T Stadium, Dallas.
What group is Japan in at the 2026 World Cup?
Japan are in Group F alongside Netherlands, Sweden, Tunisia.
Where do Japan play their group stage matches?
Japan's group stage matches are spread across Dallas, Monterrey.
How many matches do Japan play in the group stage?
Japan play 3 group stage matches at the 2026 World Cup, running from 2026-06-14 to 2026-06-25.