Midfielder Daichi Kamada will head to Japan's World Cup training camp in high spirits after helping Crystal Palace win the 2025-2026 UEFA Conference League. In the final held on Wednesday, Crystal Palace defeated Spain's Rayo Vallecano 1-0 to lift the first European trophy in the club's history.
Kamada, who has had an impressive season with Crystal Palace, was a key player in helping the London club secure a spot in European competition and then advance deep into the tournament. The victory over Rayo Vallecano not only brought the title to Crystal Palace but also solidified Kamada's place in the squad before he joins his Japan teammates for World Cup preparations.
The final was tense, with both sides creating numerous chances, but the only goal of the match came from a Crystal Palace player in the second half. With this result, Crystal Palace made history as UEFA Conference League champions, while Kamada gained extra motivation ahead of the world's biggest tournament with Japan.
