As the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup progress, Japan’s national football team, known as the Samurai Blue, appears poised for a remarkable eighth consecutive appearance on the global stage. With a commanding lead of nine points at the top of Group C, the Japanese players have showcased their abilities and promise. They
Koki Ogawa
Japan’s national team, known as Samurai Blue, have always had an abundance of attacking talent. However, the challenge has been finding a way to effectively integrate all these star players into a cohesive unit. Coach Hajime Moriyasu seems to have made a breakthrough as Japan opened their Group C campaign in the 2026 FIFA World