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Group F · World Cup 2026

Japan World Cup 2026 XI Builder

Start from the full World Cup player pool, filter to Japan, build your XI, and share the lineup as an image.

Group F rivals

Who Japan plays in the World Cup 2026 group stage. Tap any rival to open their XI builder.

26 Japan players currently in the World Cup 2026 pool. Build your own Japan XI from the full squad.

Zion Suzuki

Keisuke Osako

Tomoki Hayakawa

Yūto Nagatomo

Takehiro Tomiyasu

Ko Itakura

Shōgo Taniguchi

Hiroki Itō

Yukinari Sugawara

Ayumu Seko

Tsuyoshi Watanabe

Junnosuke Suzuki

Wataru Endō

Junya Itō

Ritsu Dōan

Daichi Kamada

Takefusa Kubo

Ao Tanaka

Kaishu Sano

Ayase Ueda

Daizen Maeda

Koki Ogawa

Yuito Suzuki

Keito Nakamura

Keisuke Goto

Kento Shiogai

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Football history: Japan have qualified for every World Cup since 1998 — eight tournaments in a row, more than any Asian nation. The 2022 squad shocked Germany and Spain en route to the round of 16. Domestic talent fed through the J.League is increasingly joined by Bundesliga and Premier League regulars.
Current coach: Hajime Moriyasu (since 2018)
Key player to watch: Takefusa Kubo — Real Sociedad winger, the most creative player in a deep attacking pool.
Best World Cup result: Round of 16 — 2002 (South Korea/Japan), 2010 (South Africa), 2018 (Russia), 2022 (Qatar)

Where does Japan play at the 2026 World Cup?: Japan is in Group F for the 2026 World Cup, hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Use the XI builder above to assemble your projected Japan starting eleven.
Can I build my own Japan World Cup squad?: Yes — the Golazo XI builder lets you pick any 11 from the full Japan pool, set a formation, and share an image of your lineup. No sign-up required.
Is the Japan squad final?: The pool reflects the current player data we have on file and is updated as call-ups and form change in the run-up to the tournament. You can always re-pick your XI as the official squad is announced.