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Japan's Moriyasu aims for Asian Cup success before departure

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 5:36 AM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Japan's Moriyasu aims for Asian Cup success before departure

Summary

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu expressed his desire to win the Asian Cup in January before stepping down after eight years in charge. He is aiming to leave a legacy for his successor by leading Japan to its first continental title in 16 years during the tournament in Saudi Arabia. Moriyasu named a squad for four upcoming friendlies, retaining many World Cup players while introducing new call-ups. Japan's group in the Asian Cup includes defending champions Qatar, Thailand, and Indonesia.

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By the Numbers

•Moriyasu targets the Asian Cup before resigning as coach.
•Japan last won the Asian Cup 16 years ago.
•Upcoming friendlies include matches against Uruguay and Venezuela.
•Japan's Asian Cup group features Qatar, Thailand, and Indonesia.
•Moriyasu aims to maintain team continuity while introducing new players.

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5:36 AMYahoo Sports — Japan's Moriyasu targets Asian Cup glory before bowing out

What they're saying

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Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said Thursday that he wants to leave a legacy for his successor by winning January's Asian Cup before stepping down after more than eight years in charge."I understand that staying on this course gives us a better chance of winning the Asian Cup," he said.
— Yahoo Sports

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