Ayase Ueda
FWD · 27
AFC · Group F
Japan
Samurai Blue
Japan are a consistent Asian qualifier with four round-of-16 finishes and a technical, possession-focused identity.
Best finish: Round of 16 (2002, 2010, 2018, 2022)Qualified through AFCVerified Jun 2, 2026
Schedule board
Fixtures
| Match | Status | Nepal Time | Round | Venue | No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jun 15, 2026 | |||||
 NetherlandsvsJapan | Scheduled | Mon, Jun 15, 1:45 AM | Group F | AT&T StadiumArlington | Match 31 |
| Sun, Jun 21, 2026 | |||||
 TunisiavsJapan | Scheduled | Sun, Jun 21, 9:45 AM | Group F | Estadio BBVAGuadalupe | Match 34 |
| Fri, Jun 26, 2026 | |||||
Japanvs Sweden | Scheduled | Fri, Jun 26, 4:45 AM | Group F | AT&T StadiumArlington | Match 35 |
Mon, Jun 15, 2026
Sun, Jun 21, 2026
Fri, Jun 26, 2026
Squad
Team shirts
27 players · 4 live ESPN headshots
Top lineForwards8
Daizen Maeda
FWD · 28
Junya Ito
FWD · 33
Keisuke Goto
FWD · 21
Keito Nakamura
FWD · 25
Kento Shiogai
FWD · 21
Koki Ogawa
FWD · 28
Takefusa Kubo
FWD · 25
MidMidfielders6
Ao Tanaka
MID · 27
Daichi Kamada
MID · 29
Kaishu Sano
MID · 25
Ritsu Doan
MID · 27
Wataru Endo
MID · 33
Yuito Suzuki
MID · 24
Back lineDefenders10
Ayumu Seko
DEF · 25
Hiroki Ito
DEF · 27
Junnosuke Suzuki
DEF · 22
Kou Itakura
DEF · 29
Maya Yoshida
DEF · 37
Shogo Taniguchi
DEF · 34
Takehiro Tomiyasu
DEF · 27
Tsuyoshi Watanabe
DEF · 29
Yukinari Sugawara
DEF · 25
Yuto Nagatomo
DEF · 39
GoalGoalkeepers3
Keisuke Osako
GK · 26
Tomoki Hayakawa
GK · 27
Zion Suzuki
GK · 23