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Where to Watch
The honest rundown of who carries Japan matches for US viewers, competition by competition. Headed to the stadium instead? See the Ticket Guide.
Where to watch depends on the competition. Here's the honest rundown for US viewers, starting with what's live right now. Guides for more regions are on the roadmap. Going in person instead? That's the Ticket Guide.
Next up for Japan: Kirin Challenge Cup & Kirin Cup
Four matches this fall: Sep 24, Sep 28, Oct 1, and Oct 5
- Where: DAZN Japan (Standard plan, ¥4,200/month, roughly $28)
- When: early morning US time. Brew the coffee, make it matchday breakfast.
- Opponents: TBA by the JFA; check the official Samurai Blue page or our schedule
The honest caveat: DAZN Japan requires a Japan-based account, which typically means a Japanese payment method and/or a VPN. That's the reality US fans face, not an endorsement. It may violate DAZN's terms of service, so read them and decide for yourself.
Asian Cup 2027 & Asian qualifiers
US broadcaster confirmed: CBS Sports
- Every match: live on Paramount+ (CBS rights announced July 2026)
- Biggest fixtures: also on CBS Sports Network and the FREE CBS Sports Golazo Network
- Bonus: the deal covers the 2028 U-23 Asian Cup, the road to LA 2028
- Highlights: official AFC Asian Cup YouTube
The archive
Relive Japan's World Cup 2026 Run
Japan's tournament ended in Houston, but the moments, goals, and supporter memories live on.
Watch it again
- Full match replays on Tubi: free 90-minute replays, no account needed.
- Brazil 2-1 Japan extended highlights (Fox Sports): Sano's screamer, then the late heartbreak in Houston.
- FOX Soccer's official YouTube highlights playlist: for sharing and rewatching on your phone.
- Fox Sports World Cup highlights hub: every Japan match, including the 4-0 rout of Tunisia.
Japan's journey
- Unbeaten in the group: 2-2 Netherlands, 4-0 Tunisia, 1-1 Sweden
- Round of 32: Brazil 2-1 Japan, decided in stoppage time in Houston
Every match, with highlights, in the results ledger
From the stands
Thousands in blue filled one end of the stadium in Houston and sang through the whole 90. That's the Blue Wall: what it is, and the songs it sings.
Looking ahead: World Cup 2030. US broadcast rights for the 2030 World Cup (June 8 to July 21, 2030) have not been announced yet. We'll update this page when they are.