National team of Japan

Upcoming Matches

AFC Asian Cup - Round 1 Monday 11-01-2027

Japan

05:00 pm

Indonesia

AFC Asian Cup - Round 2 Saturday 16-01-2027

Thailand

05:00 pm

Japan

AFC Asian Cup - Round 3 Wednesday 20-01-2027

Japan

05:00 pm

Qatar

Ended Matches

FIFA World Cup - Round of 32 Monday 29-06-2026

Brazil

2 - 1

Japan

FIFA World Cup - Round 3 Friday 26-06-2026

Japan

1 - 1

Sweden

FIFA World Cup - Round 2 Sunday 21-06-2026

Tunisia

0 - 4

Japan

FIFA World Cup - Round 1 Sunday 14-06-2026

Netherlands

2 - 2

Japan

Friendlies Sunday 31-05-2026

Japan

1 - 0

Iceland

News

Japan Football Association Confirms Samurai Blue's Future

2026-07-23

Officially: Asian Games Football Draw Revealed

2026-07-23

Moriyasu: I Feel Great Frustration... I Wanted to Lead Japan to the World Cup Final

Moriyasu expresses frustration after Japan's failure to reach the 2026 final.

New Proposal for 2030 World Cup Qualifiers in Asia Sparks Controversy

A new qualification system for the 2030 Asian Cup includes groups and direct qualification.

Zion Suzuki Reveals Alisson's Message After Japan's Exit: 'Hold Your Head High'

An inspiring exchange between Japan and Brazil's goalkeepers at the World Cup.

Historic African Achievement Exposes FIFA Standards: Asian Money Prevails Over Results

Criticism of FIFA's allocation policy as Africa excels on the pitch.

Norway Sets a Date with Brazil in the Round of 16 After Victory Over Ivory Coast

Norway qualifies for the Round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup.

Casemiro Matches Historic Record in World Cup

The Brazilian star Casemiro continues to etch his name in World Cup history.

Moriyasu Praises His Players After Exit: Fans Should Be Proud of This Generation

Japan's coach praises his players despite being eliminated from the World Cup.

Casemiro: We Have a Squad Capable of Winning the World Cup, Substitutes Make the Difference

Brazil is ready to compete in the 2026 World Cup.

Trophies & Achievements

East Asian Football Championship

Afro-Asian Cup of Nations

Country

Japan

Federation

Asian Football Confederation

Current ranking

FIFA #17

Division

First Division

About the Team

Japan. This national team represents a country in East Asia and is known by the nickname 'the Blue Samurai.' It is one of the most prominent teams on the Asian continent, having won the AFC Asian Cup several times and regularly participating in the World Cup since the 1990s. The team has seen the emergence of outstanding players such as Kazuyoshi Miura, Keisuke Honda, and Shinji Kagawa. It is characterized by its rapid development in global football and is considered an example of organization and discipline, earning it wide respect on the international stage.

FIFA World Cup

AFC Asian Cup

Goals

Goals Conceded

Matches

Penalty Goals

Missed Penalties

Clean Sheets

Yellow Cards

Red Cards

Disallowed Goals

Own Goals