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.