World Cup Qualifiers Asia
Top 18
The draw for the tournament has been announced.
Japanese team
be placed in
Group C
, grouped with China, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Indonesia.
Japan's head coach
Moriho Ichi (1948-), Japanese Democratic Party politician, prime minister 2001-2006
In an interview, he said that while the draw may have made it seem like Group C was relatively quiet, it was actually
World Qualifying Round (WQR)
Every stage of the competition is challenging. He emphasized, "Once again, we have to keep in mind that the final phase of qualifying is a grueling phase of the schedule. We would be mistaken if we think it is an easy qualifier."
With Japan set to face formidable opponents including China, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Indonesia, Mori emphasized the need for the team to prepare for every game with full commitment to ensure a smooth qualification to the 2026 World Cup. He also expressed his confidence in Japan's strength and preparation for the tournament, confident that the team will be able to succeed in a highly competitive schedule.
