Samurai Blue
Japan World Cup 2026
Precision engineering for the Samurai Blue journey. Master the vast North American distances with our meticulously crafted transit matrices and matchday protocols.
No.PlayerPosClubBorn
1Zion SuzukiGKParmaITA2002-08-21
2Yukinari SugawaraDFSV Werder BremenGER2000-06-28
3Shōgo TaniguchiDFSint-Truiden VVBEL1991-07-15
4Kō ItakuraDFAFC AjaxNED1997-01-27
5Yūto NagatomoDFFC TokyoJPN1986-09-12
6Wataru EndoMFBorussia MönchengladbachGER1993-02-09
7Ao TanakaMFLeeds United FCENG1998-09-10
8Takefusa KuboMFReal SociedadESP2001-06-04
9Keisuke GotōFWSint-Truiden VVBEL2005-06-03
10Ritsu DōanMFEintracht FrankfurtGER1998-06-16
11Daizen MaedaMFCeltic FCSCO1997-10-20
12Keisuke ŌsakoGKSanfrecce HiroshimaJPN1999-07-28
13Keito NakamuraMFStade ReimsFRA2000-07-28
14Junya ItōMFKRC GenkBEL1993-03-09
15Daichi KamadaMFCrystal Palace FCENG1996-08-05
16Tsuyoshi WatanabeDFFeyenoord RotterdamNED1997-02-05
17Yuito SuzukiMFSC FreiburgGER2001-10-25
18Ayase UedaFWFeyenoord RotterdamNED1998-08-28
19Kōki OgawaFWNEC NijmegenNED1997-08-08
20Ayumu SekoDFLe Havre ACFRA2000-06-07
21Hiroki ItōDFFC Bayern MünchenGER1999-05-12
22Takehiro TomiyasuDFAFC AjaxNED1998-11-05
23Tomoki HayakawaGKKashima AntlersJPN1999-03-03
24Kaishū SanoMF1. FSV Mainz 05GER2000-12-30
25Junnosuke SuzukiDFFC KøbenhavnDEN2003-07-12
26Kento ShiogaiFWVfL WolfsburgGER2005-03-26
Japan Results
The official 2026 match schedule.
AT&T StadiumDallas (Arlington)Group F
Netherlands
2 - 2Jun 14th • 15:00 UTC-5
JapanEstadio BBVAMonterrey (Guadalupe)Group F
Tunisia
0 - 4Jun 20th • 22:00 UTC-6
JapanAT&T StadiumDallas (Arlington)Group F
Japan
1 - 1Jun 25th • 18:00 UTC-5
SwedenNRG StadiumHoustonRound of 32
Brazil
2 - 1Jun 29th • 12:00 UTC-5
JapanFan Planning Resources
Plan Japan's World Cup Route
Use canonical result data, group context, squad links, and travel resources to review Japan's 2026 campaign.
| Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Netherlands | 3 | +6 | 7 |
| 2Japan | 3 | +4 | 5 |
| 3Sweden | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 4Tunisia | 3 | -10 | 0 |
Tournament Path
The road to the 2026 World Cup Final.
1
Group Stage
Secure Top 2
2
Round of 32
First Knockout
3
Round of 16
Elite 16
4
Quarter Final
Final 8
5
Semi Final
Final 4
6
The Final
New York / NJ
Destination Guide
Where Japan's 2026 matches were staged.
2 Matches
Dallas (Arlington)
Group FFinished
2 - 2 vs Netherlands15:00 UTC-5
Jun 14AT&T StadiumDallas (Arlington)
Group FFinished
1 - 1 vs Sweden18:00 UTC-5
Jun 25AT&T StadiumDallas (Arlington)
Explore City Guide
1 Match
Houston
Round of 32Finished
2 - 1 vs Brazil12:00 UTC-5
Jun 29NRG StadiumHouston
Explore City Guide
1 Match
Monterrey (Guadalupe)
Group FFinished
0 - 4 vs Tunisia22:00 UTC-6
Jun 20Estadio BBVAMonterrey (Guadalupe)
Explore City Guide
Samurai Vanguard
Respect, discipline, and unwavering noise. Japanese fans are world-renowned for their incredible stadium etiquette (famously cleaning the stands post-match) paired with constant, 90-minute synchronized chanting driven by ultras.
Travel Intelligence
West Coast cities (LA, San Francisco, Seattle) and Vancouver offer the most direct flight routes and established Japanese communities. We advise securing early bookings for transit and utilizing digital eSIMs for immediate translation and transit navigation apps upon landing.
Japan Supporter Guide
Join thousands of fans embarking on the North American tour in 2026.
Fan Travel Guide
Stay connected from kickoff to final whistle. Premium travel utilities for Japan supporters.
Official Fan Pick
Airalo Global eSIM
Avoid expensive roaming charges during your trip. Instant setup with massive USA/Canada/Mexico coverage.
- Instant activation before you fly
- Full 5G coverage across all host nations
- Travel-friendly: no physical SIM required
Ultimate Privacy
NordVPN
Traveling abroad? Access your usual streaming services securely while following the tournament.
- Stream home content abroad without limits
- Secure your connection on public stadium WiFi
- Ultra-fast speeds for live 4K matches
Stadium Stays
Booking.com
Lock in your accommodation early. Find hotels and rentals close to the official stadiums and fan zones in host cities.
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