Japan

2nd in FIFA World Cup

2026 Fixtures

2026 World Cup: List of squads, players announced so far

Here's every World Cup squad list that has been announced ahead of the June 1 deadline.

Why Japan could be the most exciting team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Even with a couple of key players out through injury, Japan could still be the most exciting team at the 2026 World Cup.

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Every team's championship, group odds for the 2026 World Cup

Odds for all 48 teams to advance from their group through the knockout stage and to win the 2026 World Cup.

World Cup kit ranking: Which teams will look best in 2026?

The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, bringing a total of more than 100 kits! Here they all are, ranked from worst to first.

Could this FIFA World Cup be Takefusa Kubo's time to shine for Japan?

After a disappointing World Cup debut last time out, 2026 could just be Takefusa Kubo's time to shine for Japan.

A-League triumph the latest achievement in Hiroki Sakai's underrated career

Hiroki Sakai's decision to join Auckland FC has now led to him becoming an A-League Men championship-winning captain.

Have injuries ruined Japan's chances of causing World Cup upsets?

Gabe Tan reacts to Japan's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Kaoru Mitoma ruled out of World Cup with injury, Takehiro Tomiyasu recalled to Japan squad

Brighton star Kaoru Mitoma will miss the 2026 World Cup through injury after being left out of Japan's squad.

Brighton unsure if Japan star Mitoma will be fit for World Cup

Kaoru Mitoma will miss Brighton's last two matches of the season and could be a doubt for the World Cup.

Who will start? Predicted XIs for 2026 World Cup contenders, hosts

We're just a month away from the 2026 World Cup! How do all the major contenders -- and the three co-hosts -- look in terms of rosters and starters?

#	Player	Goals	M	A
	Keisuke Osako	0	0	0
	Zion Suzuki	0	0	0
	Tomoki Hayakaw..	0	0	0

#	Player	Assists	M	G
	Keisuke Osako	0	0	0
	Zion Suzuki	0	0	0
	Tomoki Hayakaw..	0	0	0