FIFA Rank #18 | Coach: Hajime Moriyasu
Japan
World Cup 2026.
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Japan World Cup Squad
Categorized profile list of keepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards. Click to view profile metrics.
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Japan Team Profile: Squad & Style
Japan, managed by Hajime Moriyasu, entered the 2026 World Cup ranked #18 with 0 World Cup title(s) to their name (most recent: None). The figures below are drawn from the squad data on this page, so they describe this team specifically.
Squad Shape
The tracked squad lists 1 goalkeepers, 2 defenders, 2 midfielders, 1 forwards, spread across 6 different clubs. The average age is 27.7; the youngest player is Zion Suzuki (23, Parma) and the oldest is Wataru Endo (33, Liverpool). Wataru Endo is the most experienced player with 60 international appearances.
Highest-Rated Players
| Player | Pos | Club | Age | Caps | Goals | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaoru Mitoma | ATT | Brighton | 29 | 20 | 7 | 9.4 |
| Takefusa Kubo | MID | Real Sociedad | 25 | 34 | 4 | 9.3 |
| Wataru Endo | MID | Liverpool | 33 | 60 | 3 | 9.2 |
Ratings are WorldCupElite’s own 0–10 form scores, not official statistics.
Goal Threat
The leading international scorers in the squad are Kaoru Mitoma (7 in 20 caps); Takefusa Kubo (4 in 34 caps); Wataru Endo (3 in 60 caps).
Tactical Setup
Hajime Moriyasu’s side is set up in a 4-2-3-1. See the interactive pitch above for the projected starting positions of each player.
Record & Fan Mood
Recent form reads W-W-W-W-W, with 32 goals scored, a 80% win rate and 12 clean sheets in our tracked sample. Our fan-sentiment tracker put community confidence in Japan at 91%, with 88% of tracked discussion positive.