Will Japan win the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Japan has never won a World Cup, and no Asian nation has ever claimed the title. While Japan significantly improved — beating Germany and Spain in Qatar 2022 — they were eliminated in the Round of 16. With 48 teams in 2026, competition deepens further, and traditional powerhouses like Brazil, France, England, and Argentina remain far more likely winners. Bookmakers place Japan's implied win probability below 2%, which aligns with this assessment.
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Will Japan win the 2026 FIFA World Cup?