FIFA World Cup 2026 · Group F
Japan — Round of 32 Qualification Scenarios
From 2026, the top 2 of each group go straight through, and the 8 best of the 12 third-placed teams also advance. See Japan's current standing and qualification scenarios below, in your local time.
Japan
👥 26 players
Runner-up — through to the Round of 32
✅ Can qualify on its ownGroup F standings
Tiebreaker: head-to-head first (2026 rule)
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 | Qualified |
| 2 | Japan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 5 | Qualified |
| 3 |  Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Qualified |
| 4 |  Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 0 | Eliminated |
Japan fixtures
Times shown in your local time
NetherlandsJapanTunisiaJapanJapanSweden👥 Squad (26)
Tournament squad · Source: Wikipedia (2026-06-04). The starting XI is announced just before each match.
GKGoalkeepers(3)
DFDefenders(9)
MFMidfielders(10)
FWForwards(4)
🔮 Japan scenario simulator
Enter results to see how Japan's position changes.
The group stage is over — no remaining matches to simulate.
| # | 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 |
FAQ
Where does Japan need to finish to advance?
Finishing 1st or 2nd in the group means automatic qualification for the Round of 32. Even in 3rd place, Japan can still advance if it ranks among the 8 best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.
Did the tiebreaker rules change for 2026?
Yes. From 2026, when teams are level on points, head-to-head results are applied before overall goal difference — the first such change in 56 years. All standings and scenarios here reflect this.
What time zone are the times in?
All kickoff times are converted to your device's local time automatically.