The Samurai Blue’s toughest opponents are themselves. The Australian coach would help them kick down the door to football’s global elite

Hajime Moriyasu was expected to confirm on Thursday he was staying as head coach of the Japan men's soccer team, but instead he said he needed time to relax and review the World Cup results before deciding his future.

Japan winger Keito Nakamura is keen to move to the Premier League this summer after attracting interest from several clubs, following his impressive World Cup performances.

Japan drew Sweden 1-1 in their final group stage match of the 2026 World Cup and that was enough to see both of them qualify for the Round of 32. Japan's second place finish means they will take on Brazil in R32,

Here's what to know about the Japan-Sweden game on June 25 at the 2026 World Cup, including where the match will be played and how to watch.

Among the teams that are in action on Saturday include numerous contender teams, including Germany, the Netherlands and Japan.

Germany had never lost a penalty shoot-out at a World Cup, and then they came up against Paraguay. Gabriel Martinelli ends Japan's run There has been lots of hand wringing over the state of Asian football given the region's continuing failure at World Cups;