Japan at FIFA World Cup 2026: All players, full squad list, key stats and schedule

Quick facts

Captain: Endo Wataru 
Manager: Moriyasu Hajime
World Cup appearances (including 2026): 8
Best World Cup result: Round of 16 (2002, 2010, 2018, 2022)

FIFA World Cup 2026 – Japan’s full squad

Goalkeepers: Hayakawa Tomoki, Suzuki Zion, Osako Keisuke

Defenders: Nagatomo Yuto, Taniguchi Shogo, Tomiyasu Takehiro, Itakura Ko, Watanabe Tsuyoshi, Hiroki Ito, Suzuki Junnosuke, Seko Ayumu, Sugawara Yukinari 

Midfielders & forwards: Kamada Daichi, Sano Kaishu, Tanaka Ao, Endo Wataru, Nakamura Keito, Doan Ritsu, Ito Junya, Kubo Takefusa, Suzuki Yuito, Ueda Ayase, Ogawa Koki, Maeda Daizen, Shiogai Kento, Goto Keisuke