Even this small detail was noticed by the Japanese national team. Hajime Moriyasu really moved quickly for the 2026 World Cup. He officially attracted legend Shunsuke Nakamura to become a coach specializing in dead balls and penalties. The reason is clear: Japan often loses when they try their luck from the penalty spot, especially against Croatia at the 2022 World Cup. Moriyasu has mature calculations. According to him, if they want to reach the final, a team must win at least two to three penalty shootouts. Therefore, Nakamura was brought in to pursue the opportunity to win even though it only increased by 1% through small details. This strategy really proves that Japan doesn’t want to lose again because of lack of preparation.
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