The Japan national football team in 2011, managed by head coach Alberto Zaccheroni, began by competing and winning the 2011 AFC Asian Cup. The win meant Japan were crowned the Champions of Asia for a record 4th time and earned a berth in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup. The team would continue by competing in the 2011 Kirin Cup and the 2011 Copa América in amongst other international friendly matches before closing out 2011 by commencing in the third round of the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification as they progress towards the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Record Kits Schedule 2011 AFC Asian Cup Group B 2011 AFC Asian Cup Group B 2011 AFC Asian Cup Group B 2011 AFC Asian Cup Quarterfinals 2011 AFC Asian Cup Semifinals 2011 AFC Asian Cup Final International Friendly (2011 Kirin Challenge Cup) International Friendly (2011 Kirin Challenge Cup) 2011 Tōhoku earthquake Charity Match 2011 Kirin Cup 2011 Kirin Cup 2011 Copa América Group A 2011 Copa América Group A 2011 Copa América Group A International Friendly (2011 Kirin Challenge Cup) 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) Third Round 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) Third Round International Friendly (2011 Kirin Challenge Cup) 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) Third Round 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) Third Round 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) Third Round Player statistics Goalscorers References External links Japan Football Association Japan national football team results 2011 in Japanese football Japan