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Group F

Japan World Cup 2026 Schedule

The Japan national football team (Japanese: サッカー日本代表, Hepburn: Sakkā Nippon Daihyō), nicknamed the Samurai Blue (サムライ・ブルー), represents Japan in men's international football and it is controlled by the Japan Football Association (JFA), the governing body for football in Japan.

2 group stage matches · First match Jun 14

Japan Fixtures — Group F

Match 1 of 2 Matchday 1
Japan Japan
vs
📅 Date Sunday, June 14
Kickoff 4:00 PM (venue local time)
🏟️ Capacity 80,000 seats
Countdown 109 days away
Netherlands Netherlands team guide →
Match 2 of 2 Matchday 2
Japan Japan
vs
Home Tunisia Tunisia
📅 Date Sunday, June 21
Kickoff 12:00 AM (venue local time)
🏟️ Capacity 53,500 seats
Countdown 116 days away
Tunisia Tunisia team guide →

Also in Group F

Japan must finish in the top 2 of Group F to advance to the Round of 32. Three points for a win, one for a draw — every match matters.

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