Team History

Japan World Cup History

8 appearances from 1998 to 2026. Best finish: Group stage (1998).

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Historical Summary

Japan has appeared in 8 World Cups in CupIntel data, playing 29 matches with 8 wins, 8 draws, and 13 losses. The record includes 33 goals for and 38 against, a best finish of Group stage, and tournament entries from 1998 through 2026.

Appearances

Matches

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals For

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Goal Diff

Titles

Tournament Results

Year	Host	Result	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD
1998	France	Group stage	3	0	0	3	1	4	-3
2002	South Korea / Japan	Round of 16	4	2	1	1	5	3	+2
2006	Germany	Group stage	3	0	1	2	2	7	-5
2010	South Africa	Round of 16	4	2	1	1	4	2	+2
2014	Brazil	Group stage	3	0	1	2	2	6	-4
2018	Russia	Round of 16	4	1	1	2	6	7	-1
2022	Qatar	Round of 16	4	2	1	1	5	4	+1
2026	Host not recorded	Group stage	4	1	2	1	8	5	+3

Strongest Tournament Runs

Notable Matches

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