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JPNGroup F
Japan
AFC • AFC
Tournament Outlook
Quarter-finals. Finally breaking through is realistic with this squad.
Best World Cup Result: Round of 16 (2002, 2010, 2018, 2022)
About Japan
The Samurai Blue are Asia's strongest team with a squad full of European quality. Japan shocked Germany and Spain in 2022 and seeks to finally reach the quarter-finals.
Playing Style: Technical and organized. High pressing with quick combinations and tireless running.
Key Players
Winger
Takefusa Kubo
Real Sociedad
Winger
Keito Nakamura
Reims
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- European league quality throughout
- Organization
- 2022 giant-killing experience
- Depth
Weaknesses
- R16 ceiling historically
- Physical matchups against bigger teams
- Striker options
World Cup Schedule
Fun Facts
- ⚽Beat Germany and Spain in same World Cup (2022)
- ⚽Fans clean stadiums after every match
- ⚽Most World Cup appearances in Asia (7)
Team Info
- FIFA Code
- JPN
- Confederation
- AFC
- World Cup Appearances
- 7
- Group
- Group F
Fan Culture
Japanese fans are famous for cleaning stadiums after matches - incredible sportsmanship.
Known as: Samurai Blue
Famous Chants:
Nippon!Ole Ole Ole