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The Japan national football team has earned 4 points in the World Cup 2026 group stage. A win against Sweden could secure a spot in the knockout stage. Currently, T. Kubo and S. Machino are sidelined due to injuries.
Current Group Stage Standings
The Japan national football team is currently in second place in Group F with 4 points. They are second in total goal difference, behind the Netherlands.
Conditions for Advancing to the Knockout Stage
Japan will advance to the knockout stage if they win or draw against Sweden. Even if they lose, there is still a possibility of advancing as one of the top 3 teams.
Upcoming Matches to Watch
The upcoming matches in Groups B, C, A, and E are crucial. On June 24th (June 25th in Japan), three matches will take place. In Group B, if Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar draw, both teams will have 2 points.
| Group | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| B | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1 |
| B | Qatar | 1 |
Recent Performance
The Japan national football team recently won 3-0 against Bolivia on 2025-11-18.
Injuries
Currently, T. Kubo and S. Machino are sidelined due to injuries.
