Japan has qualified for the FIFA World Cup every time since their debut in 1998, making them one of the most consistently successful teams in Asia.
Australia has only appeared in the FIFA World Cup four times, with their best finish being in 2006 when they reached the round of 16.
Japan has won the Asian Cup four times, making them the most successful team in the history of the tournament.
Australia has only won the Asian Cup once, in 2015 when they defeated South Korea in the final.
Japan has a strong rivalry with South Korea in Asian football, with matches between the two teams known as the "East Asian Derby."\n\n6. Australia's national team is known as the Socceroos, while Japan's national team is known as the Samurai Blue.