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Japan
Group FRank #17AFCQualifiedPublic beta dataWorld Cup 2026
Overall
1764
Elo
Attack
82
Midfield
82
Defense
81
Form trend (last 5)
Recent form data is being verified.
Attack / Defense breakdown
Goals per 90 (model)2.34
xG conceded per 900.78
Set-piece efficiency49%
High-press intensity57%
AI model notes
- • Rating trajectory has been volatile across recent international windows.
- • High-output attacking profile relative to tournament field.
- • Defensive structure ranks in the top quartile of qualified nations.
- • Uncertainty inflated by limited recent fixtures vs top-10 opposition.
Team Analytics Snapshot
Visual overview based on public beta team ratings and verified recent results.
Strength profile
Elo1764
- Attack82
- Midfield82
- Defense81
Recent goals trend
Recent goals trend will appear once verified results are available.
Recent result mix
Result mix will appear once verified results are available.
Group context
- Group
- Group F
- Group fixtures
- 3
- Next opponent
- Netherlands
- Prediction status
- Prediction ready
Team analytics are informational and based on public beta data. They are not guarantees.
Upcoming fixtures
Group Stage · Group F
Official fixtureLow · 49

Netherlands
42%
DRAW 30.5%

Japan
27%
xG
1.36–1.28
O 2.5
45%
BTTS
53%
Arlington
Deep Dive Group Stage · Group F
Official fixtureLow · 57

Tunisia
13%
DRAW 26.6%

Japan
60%
xG
1.16–1.39
O 2.5
44%
BTTS
51%
Monterrey
Deep Dive Group Stage · Group F
Official fixtureLow · 54

Japan
54%
DRAW 28.2%

Sweden
18%
xG
1.38–1.23
O 2.5
45%
BTTS
52%
Arlington
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Data provenance
- Confederation
- AFC
- Qualification
- Qualified
- Data status
- Public beta data
- Last updated
- 2026-05-25 13:48 UTC