Against the field
Per game, across all 4 matches. The marker is the tournament median.
#10 of 48 · median 1.25
#19 of 48 · median 1.33
Tactical identity
Squad contribution
These players account for 100% of Japan's 8 goals.
Every 2026 result · 4 matches
| Round | Opponent | Result | Poss. | Shots | On target | Pass % | Corners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Stage · F |  Netherlands | D2–2 | 40.2% | 10 | 3 | 80% | 4 |
| Group Stage · F |  Tunisia | W4–0 | 62.1% | 11 | 5 | 90% | 5 |
| Group Stage · F |  Sweden | D1–1 | 52.3% | 8 | 3 | 80% | 2 |
| Round of 32 |  Brazil | L1–2 | 31.4% | 5 | 2 | 80% | 2 |
Japan scored 8 goals across the tournament, keeping 1 clean sheet.
Men's World Cup history
The 2026 campaign sits inside the full national-team record: 29 matches, 8 wins and 33 goals across the editions in this archive.
All figures are calculated from completed 2026 World Cup match reports. Pre-tournament squad values, form ratings, projected formations and editorial style scores are intentionally excluded.
