Japan's national team, known as 'Samurai Blue,' is famed for its discipline, technical skill, and fighting spirit.
Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after the hosts Canada, Mexico, and the USA.
This will be their eighth consecutive World Cup since their debut in 1998.
Head coach Hajime Moriyasu has been in charge since 2018, leading Japan to the Round of 16 in 2022.
Japan will play in Group F against the Netherlands, Sweden, and Tunisia.
Their biggest wins are 2-0 against Tunisia (2002) and 3-1 against Denmark (2010).
Keisuke Honda holds the record for most World Cup goals for Japan with 4 goals.
Yuto Nagatomo holds the record for most appearances with 15 matches.
