Japan Withdraws from Esports Tournament in Saudi Arabia; What Happens to Its Nations Cup Participation?

The Japan Football Association officially announced on October 10, 2026, that it will not take part in the FIFAe World Cup hosted by Saudi Arabia, citing security concerns.

On October 10, 2026, the Japan Football Federation officially announced that it will not participate in the FIFAe World Cup hosted by Saudi Arabia due to security concerns.

According to Ambassador Arjan, the Japan Football Federation announced in an official statement that the country's national e-football team will not participate in the 2026 FIFAe World Cup hosted by Saudi Arabia due to security concerns.

These competitions are scheduled to be held from October 16 to 23 in Jeddah, and the Japan Football Federation has stated its decision as the result of examining the current conditions of the host country and information related to the safety of the participants.

Meanwhile, due to Saudi Arabia hosting the 2027 Asian Nations Cup, questions have been raised about the impact of the country's security conditions on future competitions; However, so far, no confirmed official position of the Japan Football Federation has been published regarding the possibility of withdrawing from the Asian Nations Cup.

The Asian Nations Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia from January 7 to February 5, 2027.