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Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu has set his sights on finishing top of Group F at the World Cup when his side face Sweden on Thursday. He praised his Swedish counterpart Graham Potter as an excellent tactician who has built a well-organized team.
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu praised fans for their stadium-cleaning tradition, calling it a proud cultural trait reflecting responsibility and self-discipline. The habit, often highlighted at World Cups, has earned international acclaim.
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu warned his team that Saturday's match against Tunisia will be an entirely different test, as the fixture marks the 1,000th game in World Cup history. Moriyasu highlighted the stylistic differences and called for maximum focus, noting Tunisia's trademark resilience and discipline. Both sides need a result to keep their knockout-stage hopes alive.
Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu has called on his players to demonstrate their progress over the last three and a half years as they face the Netherlands in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup on Sunday. He emphasized relentless preparation and confidence, noting this is the team's third consecutive World Cup under his leadership.
