Coach Hajime Moriyasu spent May 14th at Chiba. Ele visited Futebol’s Associação Japonesa facility in the morning. Conversations with the technical committee about names for Copa and Mundo continued until the beginning of the night. Moriyasu, 57 years old, was the last to leave the place at around 6:30 pm. Ele left with a relaxed expression after work.
The announcement of the 26 players will take place this Thursday, the 15th, on Tóquio, at 2pm. The coach will read the names during the official event. The list defines the group that will compete in the Copa of the Mundo of FIFA 2026, based in the América of the Norte and Central.
Visita technical precedes official announcement
The day’s schedule included detailed analysis of recent performances. Moriyasu and his team reviewed data from active players on Europa and Japão. Algumas’s choices still raised doubts until the end of the afternoon. Membros from the committee gradually left while the technician remained on site. Ele ran, took a shower and got in the car to continue the journey. The provisional list already existed, but last minute adjustments were evaluated.
The process followed the pattern adopted by the coach in previous calls. Ele tends to prioritize current performance, physical conditions and adaptation to the tactical scheme with three defenders. The final decision is up to him.
- Análise of performances in the European season
- Avaliação of recent injuries to key players
- Consideração of young people in good form in the J.League
- Revisão midfield options
- Checagem ultimate goalkeepers and defenders
Preparação to Copa from Mundo 2026
The Japanese team arrives at the competition as one of the Asian forces. Moriyasu has led the team since 2018 and seeks to improve its performance in the round of 16 in 2022. The group travels to Estados Unidos, México and Canadá with the expectation of advancing to the next stage.
Treinamentos and recent friendlies served to test combinations. Jogadores like Zion Suzuki, Wataru Endo and Takefusa Kubo appear frequently in the lists. The depth of the squad allows options in several positions. This Thursday’s announcement closes months of planning.
Detalhes from the disclosure event
The event on Tóquio occurs in afternoon local time. Jornalistas follows the reading of names. JFA broadcasts the moment to the public. Após announcement, the focus turns to final preparation before boarding. The team already has a defined training schedule.
Moriyasu has avoided giving hints about surprises over the past few weeks. Ele highlighted the difficulty of cutting players in good form. The list of 26 names reflects a balance between experience and youth.
Histórico from the coach in the selection
The Japanese commander took office with the aim of continuous evolution. Ele led the team to impressive victories against European powers in friendlies. The playing style prioritizes intensity and quick transitions. The technical committee has experienced assistants for tactical and physical support.
The call marks the end of an observation cycle. Jogadores not on the list can still be considered in case of injury. The main group will begin concentration soon.