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Can Japan Still Qualify?

World Cup 2026 · Group F

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Japan can still qualify

Qualifying in 54% of remaining scenarios

Currently 1st in Group F · 0 points · 6 matches remaining

What Japan need from Netherlands vs Japan

Japan win

82% chance

Qualifies in 200 of 243 scenarios (82%)

Draw

53% chance

Qualifies in 129 of 243 scenarios (53%)

Japan lose

28% chance

Qualifies in 68 of 243 scenarios (28%)

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Current Group F Table

#TeamPGDPts
1
JapanJapan
000✓ Q
2
NetherlandsNetherlands
000✓ Q
3
PolandPoland
000✗ E
4
TunisiaTunisia
000✗ E

Qualification Analysis

  • • Qualifies in 397 of 729 scenarios (54%)
  • • Example qualifying scenario: Netherlands beat Japan, Poland beat Tunisia, Netherlands beat Poland, Tunisia beat Japan, Japan beat Poland, Netherlands beat Tunisia

Scenario Battle: Win vs Draw

Scenario Battle

What should Japan hope for?

Japan win

82%

1st place · 3 pts

Japan draw

53%

1st place · 1 pts

Japan win gives Japan a better chance (+29pp)

Other matches that affect Japan

PolandvsTunisiaNetherlandsvsPolandTunisiavsNetherlands
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Japan still qualify for the World Cup knockout stage?
Japan qualify in 54% of remaining scenarios. Toggle results on the scenario page to see exactly what they need.
What does Japan need to qualify?
Japan have 6 remaining group matches. Use the scenario toggles to see the exact combinations of results needed.
What group is Japan in?
Japan are in Group F of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.