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Japan has a 9.1% chance to win Group E at the 2022 World Cup. To win the whole tournament, its chances are 0.4%.
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Japan’s 2022 World Cup Chances
- Location: Qatar
- Dates: November 20 – December 18
- Japan to Win the World Cup: 0.4%
- Japan to Win Group E: 9.1%
Japan at the 2018 World Cup
Japan was taken down by Belgium, 3-2, in the Round of 16 of the previous World Cup in 2018. Gaku Shibasaki and Maya Yoshida tied for 48th overall among all scorers in the 2018 World Cup and topped the club with zero goals in the tournament.
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Japan Scoring Insights (AFC Qualifying)
Japan’s goal differential was +47 in World Cup qualifying.
In 15 World Cup qualifiers, Takumi Minamino helped propel Japan with 10 goals and four assists. Japan’s World Cup qualifying cycle featured Junya Ito scoring six goals and recording seven assists.
Japan 2022 World Cup Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Goal Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/23/2022 | Germany | – | – |
| 11/27/2022 | Costa Rica | – | – |
| 12/1/2022 | Spain | – | – |
