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HOME > National Teams 2024 > NEWS > SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) squad & schedule - FIFA World Cup 26™ / AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 vs DPR Korea (1st leg 3/21@Tokyo, 2nd leg 3/26@TBD)

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SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) squad & schedule - FIFA World Cup 26™ / AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 vs DPR Korea (1st leg 3/21@Tokyo, 2nd leg 3/26@TBD)

14 March 2024

SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) squad & schedule - FIFA World Cup 26™ / AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 vs DPR Korea (1st leg 3/21@Tokyo, 2nd leg 3/26@TBD)

Staff

Head Coach: MORIYASU Hajime (JFA National Coaching Staff)
Assistant Coach: NANAMI Hiroshi (JFA National Coaching Staff)
Assistant Coach: SAITO Toshihide (JFA National Coaching Staff)
Assistant Coach: MAEDA Ryoichi (JFA National Coaching Staff)
Physical Coach: MATSUMOTO Ryoichi (JFA National Coaching Staff)
GK Coach: SHIMODA Takashi (JFA National Coaching Staff)
Technical Staff: TERAKADO Daisuke (JFA Technical House)
Technical Staff: NAKASHITA Masaki (JFA Technical House)
Technical Staff: WAKABAYASHI Taichi (JFA Technical House)

Squad

GK
MAEKAWA Daiya (Vissel Kobe)
OSAKO Keisuke (Sanfrecce Hiroshima)
SUZUKI Zion (Sint-Truidense VV/Belgium)

DF
NAGATOMO Yuto (FC Tokyo)
TANIGUCHI Shogo (Al-Rayyan SC/Qatar)
ITAKURA Kou (Borussia MG/Germany)
WATANABE Tsuyoshi (KAA Gent/Belgium)
MACHIDA Koki (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise/Belgium)
MAIKUMA Seiya (Cerezo Osaka)
ITO Hiroki (VfB Stuttgart/Germany)
HASHIOKA Daiki (Luton Town FC/England)
SUGAWARA Yukinari (AZ Alkmaar/Netherlands)

MF/FW
ENDO Wataru (Liverpool FC/England)
ASANO Takuma (VfL Bochum/Germany)
MINAMINO Takumi (AS Monaco/France)
MORITA Hidemasa (Sporting CP/Portugal)
SOMA Yuki (Casa Pia AC/Portugal)
OGAWA Koki (NEC Nijmegen/Netherlands)
MAEDA Daizen (Celtic FC/Scotland)
DOAN Ritsu (SC Freiburg/Germany)
UEDA Ayase (Feyenoord/Netherlands)
TANAKA Ao (Fortuna Dusseldorf/Germany)
KAWAMURA Takumu (Sanfrecce Hiroshima)
NAKAMURA Keito (Stade de Reims/France)
SANO Kaishu (Kashima Antlers)
KUBO Takefusa (Real Sociedad/Spain)

Non-Participation Player (3/18)

SANO Kaishu
MF/FW  Club: Kashima Antlers  Sidelined due to injury

Schedule

Mon. 18 March 16:30 Training (Prince Takamado Memorial JFA YUME Field)*
Tue. 19 March PM Training
Wed. 20 March PM Official press conference & training session
Thu. 21 March 19:20 FIFA World Cup 26™ / AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™
Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2
1st leg vs DPR Korea National Team (Japan National Stadium)
Fri. 22 March 17:00 Training (Prince Takamado Memorial JFA YUME Field)*Updated 21 March
Sat. 23 March PM Training
Sun. 24 March PM Training
Mon. 25 March TBC Official press conference & training session
Tue. 26 March TBC FIFA World Cup 26™ / AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™
Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2
2nd leg vs DPR Korea National Team (TBD) *Updated 21 March

*Training sessions will be open to the public.

【Regarding the training sessions held at JFA YUME Field】
・The schedule is subject to change due to the team condition, the weather, etc.
・Please be aware that not all selected players may participate in the training session.
・Players and staffs are asked to refrain from responding to requests for autographs, handshakes, photographs, etc.
・Media will be present at the venue to cover and film the Japan National Team. Please be aware that spectators may inadvertently appear in photographs and video footage.
・Please refrain from streaming live video from the viewing area or any other activity that could be perceived by the organisers as media coverage. Commercial photography, photography that infringes the image rights of players and staff, filming of the match with video cameras, smart phones, etc., internet streaming, the use of large equipment including tripods, and any activity that interferes with other spectators' viewing are prohibited.
・It may not be possible to observe the training session if the maximum number of attendees has been reached.
・Viewing is only permitted from a designated area outside the ball net. Please follow the posted precautionary measures and the instructions given by the staff. You may be asked to leave the venue if you do not comply with the staff's instructions.
・The viewing will be standing. There are seats available on the seaward side of Supporter Hill, but if people are standing in front of you, your view may be obstructed.
・Please do not attend if you have a fever or feel unwell on the day of the event.
・Loud cheering, the use of drums and other loud instruments are not permitted.
・Vehicles are not allowed inside the JFA YUME Field. Please use public transport wherever possible. The closest paid parking is at the D and E block paid parking (600 yen/trip).
・Please note that it can be very busy on days when the Chiba Lotte Marines are playing.

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