Japan National Soccer Team
Quick Facts:
- Nickname: Japanese Representatives
- Home Stadium: none
- Confederation: AFC
- Manager: Takeshi Okada
- All time High Scorer: Kunishige Kamamoto with 75 goals in 76 appearances
- Most Appearances: Masami Ihara with 122 appearances
World Cup History: Japan has appeared in three previous FIFA World Cup competitions: in 1998, as hosts in 2002, and 2006. The team put in their best performance to date on their home soil in 2002 when the reached the Round of 16, losing to Turkey who eventually took 3rd place.
Prior World Cup Results:
- 1998: Round One
- 2002: Round of 16
- 2006: Round One
