Japan — 2026 World Cup | Group F Schedule, Odds & History

Group F

Netherlands

FIFA #7 · UEFA

-120

54.5%

Japan

FIFA #13 · AFC

+200

33.3%

Tunisia

FIFA #34 · CAF

+800

11.1%

Sweden

FIFA #48 · UEFA

+900

10.0%

Top 2 advance. Best third-place teams also qualify for the Round of 32.

Group Stage

Netherlands

Japan

Sun, Jun 14

AT&T Stadium, Arlington

11:00 PM ET

Japan

Sweden

Sat, Jun 20

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City

5:00 AM ET

Japan

Tunisia

Thu, Jun 25

AT&T Stadium, Arlington

4:00 AM ET

Frequently Asked Questions

What group is Japan in for the 2026 World Cup?

Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia, Sweden. First match: Sun, Jun 14 at 11:00 PM ET, AT&T Stadium, Arlington. Top two advance automatically; the best third-place teams also qualify for the Round of 32.

When is Japan's first match at the 2026 World Cup?

Japan vs Netherlands, Sun, Jun 14 at 11:00 PM ET. AT&T Stadium, Arlington.

What is Japan's FIFA ranking heading into 2026?

FIFA #13 as of April 2026. Confederation: AFC.

What are Japan's group winner odds?

Japan are priced at +200 (33.3% implied) to win Group F at the 2026 World Cup.

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