FIFA World Cup 2022: Japan FAQ, matches, goalscorers, Qatar WC journey

Japan won the World Cup in Qatar. They beat Germany and Spain in the group stages. Their last game was a 2-1 victory over Costa Rica. They were written off before the tournament. Now they are considered as a giant killers. The team won all their games. It was their first World cup.

Japan has participated in seven World Cups, including Qatar World Cup 2022. It withdrew from the 1938 edition and was suspended during the 1950 World cup by FIFA after it failed to pay the dues in time.

Japan has reached the Round of 16 four times at the FIFA World Cup.

Hajime Moriyasu is the current manager of Japan. He was assistant to Akira Nishino in the Russia World Cup. Japan lost to Belgium in pre-quarterfinals.

Japan finished top of Group E and qualified for the knockouts of FIFA World Cup 2022. Japan lost on penalties to Croatia in the Round of 16.

Japan scored five goals in FIFA World Cup 2022. Moriyasu's side scored two goals against Germany and Spain in group stages and one against Croatia in Round of 16.

Ritsu Doan is the top scorer for Japan in the FIFA World Cup. He scored two goals each in their two group stage upsets against Germany and Spain.