Japan 2026 World Cup tickets and complete match schedule

• Japan has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will compete in Group F.
• The team's opponents in the group stage are the Netherlands, Tunisia, and a UEFA playoff winner.
• Japan's first match is against the Netherlands on June 14 in Arlington, Texas.
• The team will play its group stage matches in Arlington, Texas, and Monterrey, Mexico.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins in June and Japan's opponents have finally been revealed. By securing its bid as AFC third round Group C winners, Japan is back in the World Cup after last qualifying in 2022. Following the 2026 World Cup draw on Dec. 5, Japan will begin its World Cup campaign in Group F.

Japan's best result in the World Cup is a Round of 16 (2002, 2010, 2018, 2022) finish and enters the 2026 tournament ranked No. 18 in the latest FIFA World Rankings. Group play begins for Japan on June 14 against Netherlands in Arlington, Texas.

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Japan 2026 World Cup opponents

Japan was drawn into Group F along with the following teams:

• Netherlands
• UEFA playoff B (Ukraine/Sweden/Poland/Albania)
• Tunisia

Japan 2026 World Cup schedule

Check out the Japan World Cup schedule for the group stage:

• Japan vs. Netherlands on June 14 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas
• Japan vs. Tunisia on June 20 at Estadio Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico
• Japan vs. UEFA Group B winner on June 25 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas

Japan 2026 World Cup locations

Japan will play their three group stage games in Arlington, Monterrey and Arlington. Limited tickets for each match are available.

How many times has Japan qualified for the World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup will be Japan's 8th appearance in the sport's biggest tournament.