Japan at the World Cup
Prior to making it to Brazil in 2014, Japan have participated in four previous World Cups, in 1998, 2002, 2006 and 2010. Their best results have been making it to the second round in 2002 and 2010.
Trivia
- In 1998, the team reached the finals in France, suffering narrow defeats to Argentina, Croatia and Jamaica.
- Four years later, in 2002 in their home country, Japan would have their finest hour, making it to the last sixteen only to be eliminated by a close 1-0 defeat to eventual semi-finalists Turkey.
Related Pages
- about the women's team from Japan at the FIFA Women's World Cup
- list of all countries who have participated in the World Cup
- FIFA World Cup Home
- About Sport in Japan
