Japan World Cup 2026 squad, predicted lineup and results

The Japan 26-man squad, full match results and predicted starting XI at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Updated: 2026-07-12

Predicted starting XI（3-4-3）

Expected starting XI based on media predictions (may vary by match).

Match results（Group F・R32）

Round	Opponent	Score
Group F – MD1	Netherlands	2 - 2	△
Group F – MD2	Tunisia	4 - 0	○
Group F – MD3	Sweden	1 - 1	△
Round of 32	Brazil	1 - 2	●

Advanced from Group F but lost in the Round of 32 (1 W 2 D 1 L). Scores shown from Japan's perspective.

Squad (26 players)

GK

DF

MF

FW

Sources: 26-man squad (worldcuppass) / results (Wikipedia). Clubs as of the tournament.

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