When does Japan play next in the World Cup?

Japan has 4 matches scheduled in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Check this page for the full schedule.

How many World Cup 2026 matches does Japan play?

Japan has 4 matches in the FIFA World Cup 2026, starting in Group F.

What group is Japan in at the 2026 World Cup?

Japan is in Group F of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

What time do Japan's World Cup matches kick off?

All Japan kick-off times are shown in your local timezone on this page. The tournament is hosted across the USA, Mexico, and Canada.

How can I watch Japan at the World Cup 2026?

Check our how-to-watch guide for broadcaster details in your country. All match times on this page convert to your local timezone automatically.

Japan World Cup 2026 Schedule — team schedule and results

Past results (4)

2026-06-29 17:00 UTCBrazil vs JapanFIFA World Cup 2026
2026-06-25 23:00 UTCJapan vs SwedenFIFA World Cup 2026
2026-06-21 04:00 UTCTunisia vs JapanFIFA World Cup 2026
2026-06-14 20:00 UTCNetherlands vs JapanFIFA World Cup 2026

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Timezone Tax · Group F

Japan ranks #23 of 48 nations for schedule difficulty. Here's how Group F compares.

2🇹🇳 Tunisia
3 overnight
79
13🇸🇪 Sweden
2 overnight
50
14🇳🇱 Netherlands
1 overnight
42
23🇯🇵 Japan
1 overnight
29

Full 48-nation ranking

How to Watch Japan at the World Cup 2026

Watch on Fox, Telemundo in United States (free-to-air available). All Japan kick-off times on this page are shown in your local timezone. See TV channels and streaming services for every country in our how to watch the World Cup 2026 guide. Or browse all 104 World Cup matches in Japan time.

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.

Frequently asked questions

When does Japan play next in the World Cup?: Japan has 4 matches scheduled in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Check this page for the full schedule.
How many World Cup 2026 matches does Japan play?: Japan has 4 matches in the FIFA World Cup 2026, starting in Group F.
What group is Japan in at the 2026 World Cup?: Japan is in Group F of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
What time do Japan's World Cup matches kick off?: All Japan kick-off times are shown in your local timezone on this page. The tournament is hosted across the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
How can I watch Japan at the World Cup 2026?: Check our how-to-watch guide for broadcaster details in your country. All match times on this page convert to your local timezone automatically.