Japan begins its 2026 World Cup campaign on Sunday with a confident squad carrying elevated expectations for the Samurai Blue.
The team kicks off the tournament amid optimism not seen in recent years. Coach Hajime Moriyasu leads players including Zion Suzuki, Takefusa Kubo, Wataru Endo and Yuto Nagatomo.
The squad enters the event with strong confidence according to reports published on June 12.
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Japan's national team captain Wataru Endo must leave the squad ahead of the World Cup due to a left foot injury.
Yuto Nagatomo has been picked for his fifth World Cup, setting a new Asian record.
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South Korea has unveiled its squad for the 2026 World Cup. The team features captain Son Heung-Min and several prominent players from top European clubs.
England will begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Croatia on June 17. The match is scheduled at AT&T Stadium in Texas. Thomas Tuchel named a 26-man squad last month for the tournament.
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The Women's Asian Cup, which has smashed attendance records from all previous editions, culminates in a final at Stadium Australia between Australia and formidable Nadeshiko Japan. It promises a bumper crowd in a dream matchup for local fans and organizers.