Japan have beaten Germany, Brazil, England and Spain since 2022, but may struggle to sustain a genuine title push.
Previous World Cup appearances: 7
Best performance: Last 16 (2002, 2010, 2018, 2022)
First appearance: 1998 (France)
Top goal scorer: Keisuke Honda (4)
Most appearances: Yuto Nagatomo (15)
Netherlands enter World Cup as clear favourites to top competitive Group F
There are four teams in Group E competing at the Fifa World Cup 2026
TOKYO: Coach Hajjime Moriyasu cautioned it was only a friendly, but Japan’s slice of history with a statement 1-0 win over…
Already qualified Japan beat Indonesia 6-0 in the final Group C game in the AFC qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Germany and Netherlands went on goal sprees as they wrapped up FIFA World Cup qualification on the final matchday.
From Algeria to Uzbekistan, our writers and contributors from around the world assess the state of the 48 nations to qualify for…
