FIFA World Cup 2026: Manager Hajime Moriyasu backs Japan to upset Brazil in R32

Jun 29, 2026

Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu expressed confidence that his side can create history against Brazil as they prepare for their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round...

FIFA WC: "We needed to hang tough until final whistle," says Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu

Nov 23, 2022

Germany were leading at the end of the first half but Japan scaled up their game in the second half, scoring in the 75th...

"We're not completely satisfied with just one point for draw": Japan head coach after stalemate with Netherlands

Jun 15, 2026

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu praised his side's fighting spirit after they twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands...

Japan skipper Endo ruled out of FIFA WC due to injury, retires from international football

Jun 11, 2026

Just three days before their opening clash against the Netherlands, the Japanese team director Masakuni Yamamoto confirmed that Endo, who led his team to...