Japan has understood its journey to potential triumph at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they were informed of their group stage contenders, stadiums, and match timings.
When is the World Cup? How to Watch?
The tournament is scheduled to take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, across three nations, with the final slated for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. To follow the action, tune in to the FOX family of networks and the FOX Sports app for live matches, highlights, commentary, and full-match replays.
What is Japan’s Group and Who are the Opponents?
Japan has been placed in Group F with the following opponents:
- Netherlands
- UEFA Playoff B Winner (to be determined in March 2026 from Ukraine, Sweden, Poland, Albania)
- Tunisia
Group F: Netherlands, Japan, UEFA Playoff B, and Tunisia | 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw
What is Japan’s World Cup Schedule?
The Japanese team learned its group-stage adversaries at the World Cup draw held at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. on December 5. Their forthcoming three group-stage matches are:
- June 14: Japan vs. Netherlands — AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX (4 p.m. ET)
- June 21: Japan vs. Tunisia — Estadio BBVA Bancomer, Guadalupe, Mexico (12 a.m. ET)
- June 25: Japan vs. UEFA Playoff B (Ukraine, Sweden, Poland, Albania) — AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX (7 p.m. ET)
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