The Japan national team, having defeated the Bahrain national team (2:0) in the match of the 7th round of the Asian qualifying cycle, has secured its participation in the 2026 World Cup ahead of schedule.

This victory allowed Japan to qualify for the final part of the upcoming World Cup, which will be held in 2026 in Canada, the USA, and Mexico, with 3 rounds remaining in the qualifying stage.
Additionally, this will be Japan's 8th consecutive World Cup.