Probable Japan World Cup 2026 lineup

JAPAN First national team to qualify, with a now veteran Hajime Moriyasu. Widespread European talent: Kubo, Itō and Captain Endō.

3-4-2-1: Suzuki; Tomiyasu, Taniguchi, Itakura; Doan, Endō, Tanaka, Nakamura; Kubo, Itō; Ueda — CT: Moriyasu Notes: Mitoma remains a luxury alternative ready to join the starting lineup.