๐ฏ๐ต Japanat the 2026 FIFA World Cup โ Klement's Prediction
Predicted stage: ๐ Quarter-final ยท Group F
Japan
โKlement's dark horse. Beats Brazil in the R32 (the upset of the tournament), edges Senegal in the R16, then loses to a Kane-led England in the QF.โ
Will Japan Win the World Cup 2026?
Japan will not win the World Cup 2026 according to Klement's model. They are predicted to be eliminated at the Quarter-final stage. Their last match per Klement's bracket: a loss to England in the Quarter-final.
What Does Klement Say About Japan?
Klement's dark horse. Beats Brazil in the R32 (the upset of the tournament), edges Senegal in the R16, then loses to a Kane-led England in the QF.
Japan's Bracket Matchups (Klement)
Klement (R32): the headline upset of the tournament โ 'one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history'. Japan already beat Brazil 3-2 in Oct 2025, Germany in 2022, Scotland and England in 2026 friendlies.
See full prediction โKlement (R16): Japan rides momentum from the Brazil upset to edge out Senegal.
See full prediction โKlement (QF): Kane is back, Tuchel relies on a coordinated team โ England beats Japan, unlike the March 2026 friendly.
See full prediction โGroup Fโ Klement's Rankings
| Team | Advance % |
|---|---|
| ๐ณ๐ฑNetherlandsTOP 2 | 73% |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapanTOP 2 | 58% |
| ๐ธ๐ชSweden | 41% |
| ๐น๐ณTunisia | 28% |