Team history

Japan World Cup history

Japan have appeared in 7 men's World Cup tournaments from 1998 to 2022.

Titles0
Finals0
Appearances7
Best finishRound of 16

Record

Tournament match record

Matches

25

W-D-L

7-4-14

Goals

25-33Goal difference -8

Goals per game

1

Timeline

Tournament-by-tournament performance

YearHostPerformanceMatchesGoalsGPG
2022QatarRound of 1645-41.25
2018RussiaRound of 1646-71.5
2014BrazilGroup stage32-60.67
2010South AfricaRound of 1644-21
2006GermanyGroup stage32-70.67
2002Korea,JapanRound of 1645-31.25
1998FranceGroup stage31-40.33