Japan

Japan

2nd in AFC Asian Cup

2026 Fixtures

JPN
International Friendly
BRA
JPN
2 - 1 International Friendly
VEN
JPN
3 - 1 International Friendly
URU
BRA
2 - 1 FIFA World Cup
JPN
JPN
1 - 1 FIFA World Cup
SWE
TUN
0 - 4 FIFA World Cup
JPN
NED
2 - 2 FIFA World Cup
JPN
JPN
1 - 0 International Friendly
ISL
ENG
0 - 1 International Friendly
JPN
SCO
0 - 1 International Friendly
JPN
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Aston Villa sign left back Matteo Ruggeri, goalkeeper Zion Suzuki Aston Villa sign left back Matteo Ruggeri, goalkeeper Zion Suzuki

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

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AFC Asian Cup Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Indonesia 0 0 0
2 Japan 0 0 0
3 Qatar 0 0 0
4 Thailand 0 0 0
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
1 Zion Suzuki 0 0 0
Tomoki Hayakaw.. 0 0 0
Leo Brian Koku.. 0 0 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
1 Zion Suzuki 0 0 0
Tomoki Hayakaw.. 0 0 0
Leo Brian Koku.. 0 0 0