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2026 Football Tournament Β· Group FFIFA #17

Japan β€” Schedule & Squad 2026

Last updated: June 2026 Β· Check local kickoff times β†’

Before making your pick

Use coach profile, projected lineups, injury context and qualifying form before making your bracket pick.

Japan Matches β€” 2026 Tournament

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How Far Will They Go?

Tournament Path β€” Round-by-Round Probability

0.3%
Group Stage
72%
Round of 32
35%
Round of 16
18%
Quarter-Final
6%
Semi-Final
2%
Final
0.8%
πŸ† Champion
0.3%

Probabilities based on FIFA rankings and qualifying performance. Illustrative estimates β€” not guaranteed predictions.

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Prediction Intelligence

Squad & Coaching Overview

Full Squad Watch β†’

Head Coach

Hajime Moriyasu

Japanese

Win rate59%
Formation4-2-3-1

Qualifying RecordΒ· AFC

8W 0D 0L

24 ptsΒ· 1st

Bracket Confidence

Medium

Japan beat Germany and Spain in 2022 and qualified perfectly in 2026. They are the biggest upset threat in the tournament. Mitoma fit is a game-changer.

Players to Watch

βšͺKaoru MitomaFWD
Unknown
βšͺTakehiro TomiyasuDEF
Unknown
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