Japan

Group FAFC · 4 Matches

Group F · Standings

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Netherlands	3	2	1	0	+6	7
2	Japan	3	1	2	0	+4	5
3	Sweden	3	1	1	1	0	4
4	Tunisia	3	0	0	3	-10	0

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History

Japan co-hosted the 2002 World Cup with South Korea — the first World Cup in Asia. They were also the first Asian team to qualify for the 2026 tournament, clinching their spot in March 2025.

Record

Japan shocked the world at Qatar 2022 by beating both Germany and Spain in the group stage, topping a 'Group of Death.' Both comebacks came from behind after trailing at halftime.

Culture

Japanese fans are famous for cleaning up stadiums after matches — picking up trash left by all supporters, not just their own. The tradition has been adopted by fans from other nations inspired by their example.

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