Japan national football team: The Japan national football team in 2024

The Japan national football team in 2024, managed by head coach Hajime Moriyasu, competes in different international friendly matches around the year both at home and abroad. Visit ESPN for Japan live scores, video highlights, and latest news. Find standings and the full 2025 season schedule. Learn about the history, achievements, and current status of Japan 's men's national football team , also known as Samurai Blue. Find out how Japan became one of Asia's leading teams and reached the World Cup and the Asian Cup finals. We will introduce the Latest FIFA Ranking for Japan 's Football Representatives (#24 in FIFA Ranking), Past Rank and Point Transition, All Time Highest Rank, All Time Lowest Rank, etc. and details about Japan 's representatives.