AFC Asian Cup
As they seek to win a record-extending fifth title at Qatar 2023, the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts & figures of the Samurai Blue.
Amazing sequence
Japan have won four of the previous eight editions of the AFC Asian Cup, lifting their first title four years after making their continental debut in 1998. They were runners-up in UAE 2019.
Japan have won four of the previous eight editions of the AFC Asian Cup, lifting their first title four years after making their continental debut in 1998. They were runners-up in UAE 2019.
Classic AFC Asian Cup Matches - Japan vs Korea Republic 2011
Unstoppable
Japan are the only East Asian team to have emerged AFC Asian Cup winners when the tournament has been held in West Asia - in Lebanon 2000 and Qatar 2011. In fact, they have made the final of each of the past three editions contested in West Asia.
Japan are the only East Asian team to have emerged AFC Asian Cup winners when the tournament has been held in West Asia - in Lebanon 2000 and Qatar 2011. In fact, they have made the final of each of the past three editions contested in West Asia.
Unbeaten run
Japan will head to Qatar 2023 determined to extend their unbeaten run of 24 matches in the group stage (Won 18, Drew 6). They have won their last eight group stage games and if they get off to a victorious start in January, they will join Islamic Republic of Iran as teams with the longest winning streak in the group stage.
Landmark in sight
Japan are eight short of reaching 100 AFC Asian Cup goals. Their average goals per game is 1.92 (92 goals in 48 games) which is only second behind Iran (1.93).
Japan are eight short of reaching 100 AFC Asian Cup goals. Their average goals per game is 1.92 (92 goals in 48 games) which is only second behind Iran (1.93).
Japan's Group D fixtures
v Vietnam (January 14)
v Iraq (January 19)
v Indonesia (January 24)
v Vietnam (January 14)
v Iraq (January 19)
v Indonesia (January 24)
