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 and Brazil are set to meet in the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Houston on Monday. The match carries historical significance for Japanese soccer.
The Samurai Blue finished second in Group F to advance to the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Fans packed bars, cafes and sidewalks at Shibuya Crossing to watch.
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The Netherlands and Japan will begin their World Cup 2026 campaigns on Sunday evening in Dallas. Both teams enter Group F with high expectations and several injury concerns.
Herve Renard takes charge of Tunisia for the first time when they meet Japan in their second Group F match at the 2026 World Cup on Sunday. The 57-year-old replaced Sabri Lamouchi, who was dismissed after a 5-1 defeat to Sweden.
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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.
Japan beat Italy 27-10 to open their Nations Championship campaign with a win in Tokyo on Saturday, as coach Eddie Jones served a suspension.
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Indonesia's U-17 national team was eliminated from the 2026 U-17 World Cup after a 1-3 defeat to Japan in their final Group B match at the AFC U-17 Asian Cup in Jeddah.