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HOME > SAMURAI BLUE > NEWS > SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) squad & schedule - FIFA World Cup 26™ / AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Preliminary Joint Qualification Final Round vs China PR (9/5@Saitama) vs Bahrain (9/10@Riffa)

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SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) squad & schedule - FIFA World Cup 26™ / AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Preliminary Joint Qualification Final Round vs China PR (9/5@Saitama) vs Bahrain (9/10@Riffa)

29 August 2024

SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) squad & schedule - FIFA World Cup 26™ / AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Preliminary Joint Qualification Final Round vs China PR (9/5@Saitama) vs Bahrain (9/10@Riffa)

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)
Assistant Coach: HASEBE Makoto (Eintracht Frankfurt)
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)
Technical Staff: WATANABE Hideaki (JFA Technical House)

Squad

GK
OSAKO Keisuke (Sanfrecce Hiroshima)
TANI Kosei (FC Machida Zelvia)
SUZUKI Zion (Parma Calcio 1913/Italy)

DF
NAGATOMO Yuto (FC Tokyo)
TANIGUCHI Shogo (Sint-Truidense VV/Belgium)
ITAKURA Kou (Borussia MG/Germany)
NAKAYAMA Yuta (FC Machida Zelvia)
MACHIDA Koki (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise/Belgium)
SUGAWARA Yukinari (Southampton FC/England)
MOCHIZUKI Henry Heroki (FC Machida Zelvia)*
TAKAI Kota (Kawasaki Frontale)*

MF/FW
ENDO Wataru (Liverpool FC/England)
ITO Junya (Stade de Reims/France)
ASANO Takuma (RCD Mallorca/Spain)
MINAMINO Takumi (AS Monaco/France)
MORITA Hidemasa (Sporting CP/Portugal)
KAMADA Daichi (Crystal Palace/England)
MITOMA Kaoru (Brighton & Hove Albion FC/England)
OGAWA Koki (NEC Nijmegen/Netherlands)
MAEDA Daizen (Celtic FC/Scotland)
HATATE Reo (Celtic FC/Scotland)
DOAN Ritsu (SC Freiburg/Germany)
UEDA Ayase (Feyenoord/Netherlands)
TANAKA Ao (Fortuna Dusseldorf/Germany)
NAKAMURA Keito (Stade de Reims/France)
KUBO Takefusa (Real Sociedad/Spain)
HOSOYA Mao (Kashiwa Reysol)

*First call-up to SAMURAI BLUE

Schedule

Mon. 2 September 17:00 Training (Prince Takamado Memorial JFA YUME Field)
Tue. 3 September PM Training
Wed. 4 September PM Official press conference & training session
Thu. 5 September 19:35 FIFA World Cup 26™ / AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™
Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 3
vs China PR National Team (Saitama Stadium 2002)
Fri. 6 September PM Training
Sat. 7 September PM Training
Sun. 8 September PM Training
Mon. 9 September TBD Official press conference & training session
Tue. 10 September 19:00 FIFA World Cup 26™ / AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™
Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 3
vs Bahrain National Team (Bahrain National Stadium)

※All times are listed in local time.

【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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