Japan FIFA World Cup 2026 TV Schedule
Japan viewers can track every World Cup kickoff in JST, with Dentsu rights, DAZN Japan streaming, and terrestrial TV listings in one place.
Dentsu holds Japan's official FIFA World Cup 2026 media rights. DAZN Japan, NHK, Nippon TV, and Fuji Television sit in the viewing picture. The Japan FIFA World Cup 2026 TV schedule uses Japan Standard Time and separates streaming from terrestrial listings. Final TV allocation for non-Japan matches still depends on Japanese broadcaster schedules.
Mexico vs South Africa opened the tournament at 4:00 a.m. JST on Friday, June 12. Japan are in Group F with the Netherlands, Tunisia, and Sweden. Japan drew 2-2 with the Netherlands, then beat Tunisia 4-0 before the Sweden match. The FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule helps compare those early and morning kickoffs.
Japan FIFA World Cup 2026 TV Schedule — Quick Facts
| Key Info | Detail |
|---|---|
| Official broadcaster | Dentsu |
| TV channel | DAZN Japan, NHK, Nippon TV, and Fuji Television (final terrestrial match allocation remains tied to Japanese broadcaster listings) |
| Streaming platform | DAZN Japan and NHK+ |
| Free or paid | Mixed free-to-air and streaming coverage |
| Matches covered | All 104 matches |
| Commentary language | Japanese |
| Opening match kickoff | June 12, 2026 — Mexico vs South Africa — 4:00 a.m. JST — Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City |
| World Cup Final | July 20, 2026 — 4:00 a.m. JST — New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford |
| Japan team qualified | Yes |
| Japan team group | Group F |
How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in Japan — TV and Online
On TV — DAZN Japan, NHK, Nippon TV, and Fuji Television
Japanese viewers should start with DAZN Japan and the confirmed terrestrial broadcasters. NHK, Nippon TV, and Fuji Television sit inside the domestic TV route, but match-by-match placement still needs the daily Japanese listing. Channel numbers vary by region and provider, so check your terrestrial or pay-TV listing before kickoff. Keep DAZN Japan ready if a selected fixture is not listed on terrestrial TV.
Online and Mobile — DAZN Japan and NHK+
DAZN Japan is the main online route because its World Cup page lists live and on-demand tournament streaming. NHK+ adds streaming where NHK owns the live window. Web and app access should be checked inside each official platform before matchday. Test DAZN Japan or NHK+ before Japan vs Sweden because the match starts at 8:00 a.m. JST.
Japan FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Match Schedule
All times use Japan Standard Time (JST). Matches run from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
| Date | Kickoff (JST) | Match | Venue | Group / Stage | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — GROUP STAGE (June 11 – June 27, 2026) — | |||||
| Friday, June 12 | 4:00 AM JST | Mexico vs South Africa | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Group A | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Friday, June 12 | 11:00 AM JST | Korea Republic vs Czechia | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group A | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Saturday, June 13 | 4:00 AM JST | Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group B | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Saturday, June 13 | 10:00 AM JST | USA vs Paraguay | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group D | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Sunday, June 14 | 4:00 AM JST | Qatar vs Switzerland | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group B | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Sunday, June 14 | 7:00 AM JST | Brazil vs Morocco | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group C | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Sunday, June 14 | 10:00 AM JST | Haiti vs Scotland | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group C | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Sunday, June 14 | 1:00 PM JST | Australia vs Türkiye | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group D | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Monday, June 15 | 2:00 AM JST | Germany vs Curaçao | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group E | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Monday, June 15 | 5:00 AM JST | Netherlands vs Japan | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group F | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Monday, June 15 | 8:00 AM JST | Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group E | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Monday, June 15 | 11:00 AM JST | Sweden vs Tunisia | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Group F | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 1:00 AM JST | Spain vs Cabo Verde | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group H | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 4:00 AM JST | Belgium vs Egypt | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group G | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 7:00 AM JST | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group H | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 10:00 AM JST | IR Iran vs New Zealand | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group G | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 4:00 AM JST | France vs Senegal | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group I | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 7:00 AM JST | Iraq vs Norway | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group I | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 10:00 AM JST | Argentina vs Algeria | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group J | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 1:00 PM JST | Austria vs Jordan | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group J | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Thursday, June 18 | 2:00 AM JST | Portugal vs Congo DR | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group K | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Thursday, June 18 | 5:00 AM JST | England vs Croatia | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group L | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Thursday, June 18 | 8:00 AM JST | Ghana vs Panama | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group L | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Thursday, June 18 | 11:00 AM JST | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Group K | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Friday, June 19 | 1:00 AM JST | Czechia vs South Africa | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group A | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Friday, June 19 | 4:00 AM JST | Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group B | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Friday, June 19 | 7:00 AM JST | Canada vs Qatar | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group B | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Friday, June 19 | 10:00 AM JST | Mexico vs Korea Republic | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group A | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Saturday, June 20 | 4:00 AM JST | USA vs Australia | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group D | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Saturday, June 20 | 7:00 AM JST | Scotland vs Morocco | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group C | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Saturday, June 20 | 9:30 AM JST | Brazil vs Haiti | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group C | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Saturday, June 20 | 12:00 PM JST | Türkiye vs Paraguay | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group D | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Sunday, June 21 | 2:00 AM JST | Netherlands vs Sweden | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group F | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Sunday, June 21 | 5:00 AM JST | Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group E | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Sunday, June 21 | 9:00 AM JST | Ecuador vs Curaçao | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group E | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Sunday, June 21 | 1:00 PM JST | Tunisia vs Japan | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Group F | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Monday, June 22 | 1:00 AM JST | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group H | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Monday, June 22 | 4:00 AM JST | Belgium vs IR Iran | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group G | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Monday, June 22 | 7:00 AM JST | Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group H | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Monday, June 22 | 10:00 AM JST | New Zealand vs Egypt | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group G | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 2:00 AM JST | Argentina vs Austria | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group J | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 6:00 AM JST | France vs Iraq | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group I | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 9:00 AM JST | Norway vs Senegal | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group I | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 12:00 PM JST | Jordan vs Algeria | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group J | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 2:00 AM JST | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group K | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 5:00 AM JST | England vs Ghana | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group L | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 8:00 AM JST | Panama vs Croatia | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group L | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 11:00 AM JST | Colombia vs Congo DR | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group K | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Thursday, June 25 | 4:00 AM JST | Switzerland vs Canada | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group B | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Thursday, June 25 | 4:00 AM JST | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group B | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Thursday, June 25 | 7:00 AM JST | Scotland vs Brazil | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group C | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Thursday, June 25 | 7:00 AM JST | Morocco vs Haiti | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group C | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Thursday, June 25 | 10:00 AM JST | Czechia vs Mexico | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Group A | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Thursday, June 25 | 10:00 AM JST | South Africa vs Korea Republic | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Group A | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Friday, June 26 | 5:00 AM JST | Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group E | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Friday, June 26 | 5:00 AM JST | Ecuador vs Germany | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group E | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Friday, June 26 | 8:00 AM JST | Japan vs Sweden | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group F | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Friday, June 26 | 8:00 AM JST | Tunisia vs Netherlands | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group F | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Friday, June 26 | 11:00 AM JST | Türkiye vs USA | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group D | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Friday, June 26 | 11:00 AM JST | Paraguay vs Australia | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group D | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Saturday, June 27 | 4:00 AM JST | Norway vs France | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group I | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Saturday, June 27 | 4:00 AM JST | Senegal vs Iraq | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group I | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Saturday, June 27 | 9:00 AM JST | Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group H | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Saturday, June 27 | 9:00 AM JST | Uruguay vs Spain | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group H | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Saturday, June 27 | 12:00 PM JST | Egypt vs IR Iran | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group G | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Saturday, June 27 | 12:00 PM JST | New Zealand vs Belgium | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group G | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Sunday, June 28 | 6:00 AM JST | Panama vs England | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group L | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Sunday, June 28 | 6:00 AM JST | Croatia vs Ghana | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group L | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Sunday, June 28 | 8:30 AM JST | Colombia vs Portugal | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group K | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Sunday, June 28 | 8:30 AM JST | Congo DR vs Uzbekistan | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group K | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Sunday, June 28 | 11:00 AM JST | Algeria vs Austria | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group J | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Sunday, June 28 | 11:00 AM JST | Jordan vs Argentina | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group J | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| — ROUND OF 32 (June 28 – July 3, 2026) — | |||||
| Monday, June 29 | 4:00 AM JST | Group A runners-up vs Group B runners-up | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Round of 32 | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 2:00 AM JST | Group C winners vs Group F runners-up | Houston Stadium, Houston | Round of 32 | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 5:30 AM JST | Group E winners vs Group A/B/C/D/F third place | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Round of 32 | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 10:00 AM JST | Group F winners vs Group C runners-up | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Round of 32 | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Wednesday, July 1 | 2:00 AM JST | Group E runners up vs Group I runners-up | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Round of 32 | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Wednesday, July 1 | 6:00 AM JST | Group I winners vs Group C/D/F/G/H third place | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Round of 32 | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Wednesday, July 1 | 10:00 AM JST | Group A winners vs Group C/E/F/H/I third place | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Round of 32 | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Thursday, July 2 | 1:00 AM JST | Group L winners vs Group E/H/I/J/K third place | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Round of 32 | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Thursday, July 2 | 5:00 AM JST | Group G winners vs Group A/E/H/I/J third place | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Round of 32 | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Thursday, July 2 | 9:00 AM JST | Group D winners vs Group B/E/F/I/J third place | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Round of 32 | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Friday, July 3 | 4:00 AM JST | Group H winners vs Group J runners-up | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Round of 32 | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Friday, July 3 | 8:00 AM JST | Group K runners-up vs Group L runners-up | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Round of 32 | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Friday, July 3 | 12:00 PM JST | Group B winners vs Group E/F/G/I/J third place | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Round of 32 | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Saturday, July 4 | 3:00 AM JST | Group D runners-up vs Group G runners-up | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Round of 32 | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Saturday, July 4 | 7:00 AM JST | Group J winners vs Group H runners-up | Miami Stadium, Miami | Round of 32 | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Saturday, July 4 | 10:30 AM JST | Group K winners vs Group D/E/I/J/L third place | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Round of 32 | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| — ROUND OF 16 (July 4 – July 7, 2026) — | |||||
| Sunday, July 5 | 2:00 AM JST | Winner match 73 vs Winner match 75 | Houston Stadium, Houston | Round of 16 | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Sunday, July 5 | 6:00 AM JST | Winner match 74 vs Winner match 77 | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Round of 16 | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Monday, July 6 | 5:00 AM JST | Winner match 76 vs Winner match 78 | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Round of 16 | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Monday, July 6 | 9:00 AM JST | Winner match 79 vs Winner match 80 | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Round of 16 | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Tuesday, July 7 | 4:00 AM JST | Winner match 83 vs Winner match 84 | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Round of 16 | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Tuesday, July 7 | 9:00 AM JST | Winner match 81 vs Winner match 82 | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Round of 16 | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Wednesday, July 8 | 1:00 AM JST | Winner match 86 vs Winner match 88 | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Round of 16 | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Wednesday, July 8 | 5:00 AM JST | Winner match 85 vs Winner match 87 | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Round of 16 | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| — QUARTER-FINALS (July 9 – July 11, 2026) — | |||||
| Friday, July 10 | 5:00 AM JST | Winner match 89 vs Winner match 90 | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Quarter-final | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Saturday, July 11 | 4:00 AM JST | Winner match 93 vs Winner match 94 | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Quarter-final | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Sunday, July 12 | 6:00 AM JST | Winner match 91 vs Winner match 92 | Miami Stadium, Miami | Quarter-final | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Sunday, July 12 | 10:00 AM JST | Winner match 95 vs Winner match 96 | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Quarter-final | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| — SEMI-FINALS (July 14 – July 15, 2026) — | |||||
| Wednesday, July 15 | 4:00 AM JST | Winner match 97 vs Winner match 98 | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Semi-final | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Thursday, July 16 | 4:00 AM JST | Winner match 99 vs Winner match 100 | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Semi-final | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| — THIRD PLACE PLAY-OFF (July 18, 2026) — | |||||
| Sunday, July 19 | 6:00 AM JST | Runner-up match 101 vs Runner-up match 102 | Miami Stadium, Miami | Third-place playoff | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| — FINAL (July 19, 2026) — | |||||
| Monday, July 20 | 4:00 AM JST | Winner match 101 vs Winner match 102 | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Final | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
Japan Team at FIFA World Cup 2026
Japan sit in Group F — FIFA World Cup 2026 with the Netherlands, Tunisia, and Sweden. The Japan squad opened with a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands, then beat Tunisia 4-0. Sweden now gives Japan a final group-stage test in Dallas. That match could decide seeding and the knockout route.
| Date | Kickoff (JST) | Match | Venue | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, June 15 | 5:00 a.m. JST | Netherlands vs Japan | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Sunday, June 21 | 1:00 p.m. JST | Tunisia vs Japan | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
| Friday, June 26 | 8:00 a.m. JST | Japan vs Sweden | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | DAZN Japan / terrestrial TV yet to be confirmed |
The local watch pattern is demanding for Japanese viewers. The Netherlands opener landed at 5:00 a.m. JST, while Tunisia was easier at 1:00 p.m. JST. Sweden returns to a morning slot at 8:00 a.m. JST on Friday, June 26. DAZN Japan and NHK listings should be checked before each Japan match.
Is FIFA World Cup 2026 Free in Japan?
Yes, Japan has free World Cup 2026 access through selected NHK, NHK+, and terrestrial broadcast windows. DAZN Japan is also listed as a tournament streaming route, with access terms checked on the official platform. Japan matches are the clearest free-to-air priority. Full non-Japan match allocation still depends on local listings.
If you mainly follow Japan, start with NHK and NHK+ before each national-team kickoff. Keep DAZN Japan ready when the match is not on your terrestrial schedule. Nippon TV and Fuji Television should be checked for selected games. Do not assume every fixture is free until the Japanese listing names it.
FAQs
Where can I watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in Japan?
Japan viewers can follow World Cup 2026 through DAZN Japan and selected terrestrial broadcasters. NHK, Nippon TV, and Fuji Television should be checked for match-by-match TV windows.
Is FIFA World Cup 2026 free in Japan?
Yes, selected World Cup 2026 coverage is free in Japan through NHK, NHK+, and terrestrial TV windows. Full access still depends on the final broadcaster listing for each fixture.
What time does the World Cup start in Japan?
The World Cup started in Japan at 4:00 a.m. JST on Friday, June 12. Mexico vs South Africa was the opening match at Mexico City Stadium.
What time does Japan play at World Cup 2026?
Japan played the Netherlands at 5:00 a.m. JST on June 15 and Tunisia at 1:00 p.m. JST on June 21. Japan vs Sweden starts at 8:00 a.m. JST on Friday, June 26.
Can I stream FIFA World Cup 2026 on my phone in Japan?
Yes, Japanese viewers can stream through DAZN Japan where access is active. NHK+ also supports streaming where NHK owns the live window.
Dentsu holds Japan's World Cup 2026 rights, with DAZN Japan and selected free-to-air broadcasters carrying the viewing route. Check DAZN Japan, NHK, Nippon TV, and Fuji Television listings before Japan vs Sweden. Use FIFA World Cup 2026 for the full Japan schedule, confirmed JST kickoffs, and live Group F tracking.
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