National Team Quiz
Japan Quiz
Think you know your Samurai Blue? Our Japan quiz puts your knowledge of one of Asia's most celebrated football nations to the test. From their rise to become the dominant force in the AFC, to their memorable appearances at the FIFA World Cup — including famous victories over heavyweight European sides — Japan have given fans plenty of moments to remember.
Whether you followed their journey through multiple World Cup group stages, know your J.League history, or can name the goalkeepers, captains and cult heroes who shaped the national team, this free Japan quiz is the perfect way to find out just how deep your knowledge really goes. Suitable for casual fans and die-hard supporters alike, it covers the full sweep of Japanese football history.
What the Japan quiz tests
- World Cup appearances and results
- AFC Asian Cup history
- Legendary players and captains
- J.League and club connections
- Famous managers and tactical eras
- Historic wins and memorable upsets
Did you know? Japan are the most successful nation in AFC Asian Cup history, having won the tournament a record four times.
Sample questions
A taste of the Japan quiz (the full quiz has more, and harder):
- Which country did Japan famously defeat in the group stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar?
Answer: Germany (Japan beat Germany 2–1 in their opening group match, coming from behind to win) - How many times have Japan won the AFC Asian Cup?
Answer: Four times — Japan are the record winners of the AFC Asian Cup - In which year did Japan co-host the FIFA World Cup alongside South Korea?
Answer: 2002 — Japan and South Korea jointly hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup
12 real Japan questions (with answers)
These are pulled straight from our question bank — the same fact-checked questions the quiz itself serves. Every one has passed two separate accuracy reviews before being published. Read them, then see how many you can get without scrolling back.
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1. Which nation hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup jointly with South Korea?
Answer: Japan easy
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2. Which club did Andrés Iniesta spend the majority of his senior playing career with before moving to Japan?
Answer: Barcelona medium
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3. At the 2006 FIFA World Cup, which Australian player scored a stunning long-range goal against Japan in the group stage to help complete a famous comeback from 1-0 down?
Answer: A. Tim Cahill hard
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4. Which country finished third at the 2002 FIFA World Cup held in South Korea and Japan?
Answer: Turkey easy
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5. Which country hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup alongside South Korea?
Answer: Japan medium
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6. In which year did Japan win their first AFC Asian Cup title?
Answer: 1992 mixed
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7. Japan co-hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup with which nation?
Answer: South Korea mixed
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8. Which Japanese player scored the famous long-range goal against South Africa at the 2010 World Cup group stage?
Answer: Keisuke Honda mixed
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9. Japan's home kit is traditionally what colour?
Answer: Blue mixed
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10. In the 2022 FIFA World Cup group stage, Japan defeated Germany by what scoreline?
Answer: 2–1 mixed
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11. Which Japanese goalkeeper was named the Best Goalkeeper at the 2011 AFC Asian Cup?
Answer: Eiji Kawashima mixed
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12. At the 2002 World Cup, Japan advanced from the group stage but were eliminated in the Round of 16 by which country?
Answer: Turkey mixed
The full Japan quiz mixes these with plenty more, in a random order and against the clock.
Think you know Japan? Prove it — the quiz is free and takes two minutes.
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