World Cup 2026: Japan already has its list of 26 players… and Kaoru Mitoma is out due to a hamstring injury for Brighton. Hajime Moriyasu’s decision reconfigures the Japanese attack heading into Group F, where they finally seek to break the ceiling of the round of 16. Coach Hajime Moriyasu announced the 26 squad for the 2026 World Cup, marking the beginning of the Japanese team’s definitive path to the tournament. Among the most painful absences is that of Kaoru Mitoma, Brighton attacker, who suffered a hamstring injury that seriously complicates his return in time for the World Cup. It is not all bad news for the Samurai Blue: Takehiro Tomiyasu returns after almost two years marked by injuries, reinforcing the defense at a key moment, while Yuto Nagatomo is preparing to play in his fifth World Cup at the age of 39, providing experience and leadership in the locker room. Japan will have to adjust its offensive plan without its star and find new partnerships on the attacking front to compete in a Group F where the margin for error will be minimal. This list can change Japan’s destiny in 2026: without Mitoma, the offensive responsibility falls on other names who will have to step forward if they want to make history and get past the round of 16 for the first time. At MUNDIAL TOTAL we follow each call-up, injury and key movement towards the World Cup so that you understand how the panorama of each team changes. Follow MUNDIAL TOTAL so you don’t miss Japan’s outcome in the 2026 World Cup and comment if you think Japan can get past the round of 16 without its main offensive figure. Does this Moriyasu list seem enough to you to dream of a historic World Cup for the Samurai Blue? #Mundial2026 #Japan #Mitoma #Futbol #FIFA #GroupF #Soccer
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