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Will Japan win the World Cup 2026?

Onside's 10,000-run Monte Carlo simulator gives Japan a 0.0% probability of winning the FIFA World Cup 2026 — currently ranked #18 of 48 by champion probability. The team reaches the Round of 16 in 32% of simulations, the semi-finals in 5%, and the final in 1.4%. These probabilities come from Onside's calibrated team-strength model (rating Japan at FIFA #18, AFC). Probabilities refresh hourly as group-stage results land.
WILL JAPAN WIN WORLD CUP 2026?
RANK #18 OF 48 BY MODELFIFA #18AFC

Japan0.0% to win

Onside's 10,000-run Monte Carlo simulator gives Japan a 0.0% probability of winning the FIFA World Cup 2026. Onside's calibrated team-strength model rates Japan(FIFA #18, AFC) against every other contender.

Probability updates hourly as group-stage results land. Share this card to X / Reddit / WhatsApp below.

JAPAN'S TOURNAMENT PATH
R16
32%
QF
11%
SF
5%
FINAL
1.4%
CHAMPION
0.0%
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FAQ · Japan at World Cup 2026

Will Japan win the World Cup 2026?

Onside's 10,000-run Monte Carlo simulator gives Japan a 0.0% probability of winning the FIFA World Cup 2026 — ranked #18 of 48 by champion probability. The model re-runs hourly as group-stage results land.

How far will Japan go at the World Cup 2026?

Japan reaches the Round of 16 32% of the time in simulation, the semi-finals 5%, and the final 1.4%. These probabilities come from Onside's calibrated team-strength model, which rates Japan (FIFA #18, AFC) against the rest of the field.

What is Japan's rank in the Onside model?

Japan sits #18 of 48 by Onside model champion probability — based on Onside's calibrated team-strength model.

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