Team route
Japan World Cup 2026 Schedule Overview
This team page is built for users who already know the country they want to follow. Instead of asking them to keep filtering the full tournament table, it puts Japan's three group fixtures, opponents, host cities, stadiums and match-detail links into one route.
Japan has a compact two-city route through Dallas and Monterrey, which makes the page useful for fans comparing whether to follow the full group stage in person or focus on one match window. The first match is Netherlands vs Japan in Dallas, while the final group fixture is Japan vs Sweden in Dallas. That order matters for fans planning watch times, travel days or a printable schedule.
Group overview
Group F standings and remaining fixtures
Full group page ->
SWESweden
TUNTunisia
NEDNetherlands
Match 9
Sweden vs Tunisia
Estadio BBVA, Monterrey - Jun 13 - 23:00 ET
Match 12
Netherlands vs Japan
AT&T Stadium, Dallas - Jun 14 - 17:00 ET
Match 34
Netherlands vs Sweden
NRG Stadium, Houston - Jun 20 - 14:00 ET
Match 36
Tunisia vs Japan
Estadio BBVA, Monterrey - Jun 20 - 22:00 ET
Match 53
Japan vs Sweden
AT&T Stadium, Dallas - Jun 24 - 20:00 ET
Match 54
Tunisia vs Netherlands
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City - Jun 24 - 20:00 ET
Potential lineup
4-2-3-1 role board, not a confirmed squad list
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Player names are intentionally not guessed here. Use this board as a role-based planning view until an official squad, lineup or reliable projection is available.
Fixtures
Japan World Cup 2026 Schedule Fixtures by Date, Opponent and City
Each fixture card connects the match row to a practical next step: open the match detail for kickoff conversion and source notes, or open the host city page for stadium and local schedule context.
Match 12
Japan Fixture 12: Netherlands vs Japan
Japan is listed second for this Group F fixture against Netherlands on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Kickoff is listed at 17:00 ET, and the match is scheduled for AT&T Stadium in Dallas.
The opener against Netherlands sets the first reference point for Group F. Fans should use this match to check the first kickoff time, the opening city and whether the next fixture requires a fast travel change.
Match 36
Japan Fixture 36: Tunisia vs Japan
Japan is listed second for this Group F fixture against Tunisia on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Kickoff is listed at 22:00 ET, and the match is scheduled for Estadio BBVA in Monterrey.
The middle fixture against Tunisia is the bridge between the opener and the final group match. It is useful for checking rest days, travel rhythm and whether the team remains in the same country or changes host markets.
Match 53
Japan Fixture 53: Japan vs Sweden
Japan is listed first for this Group F fixture against Sweden on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Kickoff is listed at 20:00 ET, and the match is scheduled for AT&T Stadium in Dallas.
The closing group match against Sweden can carry qualification pressure because standings, goal difference and the best third-place comparison may matter by then. It is the fixture most likely to send users toward standings and bracket planning.
First match
Japan First Match
Japan opens against Netherlands on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 17:00 ET. The first match is the best starting point for checking watch-party timing, arrival plans and the first city on the route.
Host route
Japan Host Cities and Stadiums
The team route includes AT&T Stadium and Estadio BBVA. Because the host-city path is Dallas and Monterrey, users should compare venue pages before booking travel or deciding which fixtures to attend.
Qualification path
Group F Planning for Japan
The group stage sends the top teams toward the knockout bracket, while third-place comparisons may also matter. Keep this page next to the standings hub once match results start changing the table.
How to Use the Japan World Cup 2026 Schedule
Track Japan kickoff times
Use the Japan World Cup 2026 Schedule route when you need one list of dates and ET kickoff times without scanning all 104 matches. Open each match detail page when you need converted time, city context or same-group links.
Plan Japan travel by host city
Japan's route touches Dallas and Monterrey. Use the city links to compare stadiums, match clusters and local planning notes before you make paid travel decisions.
Save the Japan schedule with PDF or Excel
The PDF is useful for a quick printable copy, while the Excel workbook is better if you want to filter the full World Cup 2026 schedule by Japan, Group F, city or date.
Japan World Cup 2026 Schedule Related Planning Links
Japan World Cup 2026 Schedule FAQ
What does this Japan page include?
This team-specific fixture page covers Japan's Group F match dates, opponents, kickoff times, host cities, stadiums and links to match-detail pages.
Who does Japan play in Group F?
Japan is listed with Netherlands, Sweden and Tunisia in Group F. Use the group page and standings page together once results begin to affect qualification routes.
Where does Japan play during the World Cup 2026 group stage?
Japan is listed in Dallas and Monterrey. The page links each city to a host-city guide so fans can check stadium context and related fixtures.
Can I download the Japan World Cup 2026 fixtures?
Yes. Use the World Cup 2026 Schedule PDF for a printable copy or the Excel workbook when you want to filter all matches down to Japan, Group F, a city or a date range.
Does this page show Japan knockout matches?
Not yet. Knockout matches depend on group results. This page focuses on the confirmed group route and links to standings, bracket and match-detail pages for the next planning step.