With a squad of players who are nearly all playing in Europe, observers tell CNA's Matthew Mohan that hopes are high for the Samurai Blue at this year's World Cup despite the injuries.
With a squad of players who are nearly all playing in Europe, observers tell CNA's Matthew Mohan that hopes are high for the Samurai Blue at this year's World Cup despite the injuries.
Japan's Koki Ogawa celebrates scoring his team's first goal against Iceland in a friendly on May 31, 2026. (Photo: Reuters/Issei Kato)
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