# Japan Emperor's Cup qualifiers

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260803-japan-emperors-cup-qualifiers
> Updated: 2026-08-03T00:29:12.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026 the Japan Football Association announced that nine prefectural teams had secured places in the 106th Emperor's Cup, highlighting university upsets over J3 clubs and confirming a second‑round match between Monte di Yamagata and Fujieda MYFC. By early August the JFA completed the full roster of 47 prefectural representatives for the tournament’s opening round. The final list added several university sides, noted the failure of four J3 clubs to qualify, and explained that Roasso Kumamoto was entered for Kumamoto Prefecture after the regional qualifying tournament was cancelled due to an earthquake.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-03: Japan's Emperor's Cup finalizes 47 prefectural teams, Kumamoto quake leads to Roasso entry

The JFA confirmed all 47 prefectural qualifiers for the 106th Emperor's Cup, noting J3 clubs missed out, Tsukuba University’s amateur seed, first‑time entrants, and Roasso Kumamoto’s selection after the Kumamot

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japans-emperors-cup-finalizes-47-prefectural-teams-kumamoto-quake-leads-to-roasso-entry

### 2026-07-31: Japan Emperor's Cup Confirms Nine Prefectural Qualifiers and Sets 2nd‑Round Monte Yamagata vs Fujieda Match

Nine prefectural teams, including two university upset winners, qualify for the 106th Emperor's Cup; the 2nd round pits Monte di Yamagata against Fujieda MYFC on 26 Aug with tickets now on sale.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-emperors-cup-confirms-nine-prefectural-qualifiers-and-sets-2ndround-monte-yamagata-vs-fujieda-

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