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Japan's national team pursuing World Cup success with long-term strategy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 2:08 AM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Japan's national team pursuing World Cup success with long-term strategy

Summary

Japan’s national soccer team is implementing their ‘Japan Way’ strategy as they compete in North America. After recent victories over Brazil and England in friendlies, the team is focused on a positive style of play characterized by speed and proactive defense. They are preparing for a challenging group stage match against Sweden, aiming to advance to the knockout rounds for the first time in history. The strategy aligns with their vision to win the World Cup by 2050, prioritizing player enjoyment and improvement over simply winning.

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By the Numbers

•Japan is competing in a challenging World Cup group in North America.
•The team recently beat Brazil and England in friendly matches.
•Coach Hajime Moriyasu emphasizes speed and proactive play style.
•Japan's goal is to reach the knockout stage for the first time.
•Their long-term strategy aims for World Cup success by 2050.

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What they're saying

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The ‘Japan Way’ manifesto has set the highest of long-term targets but Hajime Moriyasu’s team are already delivering early results in north America
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