The official Japan squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 has been locked in! 🇯🇵⚽ Head coach Hajime Moriyasu has announced his final 26-man Samurai Blue selection as they head to North America. After their historic run in 2022, can this generation take Japan past the Round of 16 and deep into the knockout stages?
Led by captain Wataru Endo and superstar talents like Takefusa Kubo and Kaoru Mitoma, this roster might be the most talented in Japanese football history. Moriyasu has prioritized form and European experience, featuring elite creators, dynamic wingers, and a rock-solid defense anchored by Hiroki Ito and Ko Itakura. However, a few unexpected snubs and surprise inclusions have Japanese football fans talking!
Watch the full video for an in-depth breakdown of the 26-man roster, the biggest selection talking points, and tactical analysis of Japan’s path through Group F against Spain, Morocco, and New Zealand!
JAPAN OFFICIAL 26-MAN SQUAD
🧤 GOALKEEPERS
Zion Suzuki (Parma)
Keisuke Osako (Sanfrecce Hiroshima)
Tomoki Hayakawa (Kashima Antlers)
🛡️ DEFENDERS
Takehiro Tomiyasu (Ajax)
Kou Itakura (Ajax)
Hiroki Ito (Bayern Munich)
Ayumi Seko (Le Harve)
Yukinari Sugawara (Werder Bremen)
Junnosuke Suzuki (Copenhagen FC)
Shogo Taniguchi (Sint-Truiden)
Yuko Nagatomo (FC Tokyo)
MIDFIELDERS
Wataru Endo (Liverpool)
Kaishu Kano (Mainz 05)
Ao Tanaka (Leeds United)
Junya Ito (RKC Genk)
Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace)
Keisuke Goto (Sint-Truiden)
⚡ FORWARDS / WINGERS
Takefusa Kubo (Real Sociedad)
Ayase Ueda (Feyenoord)
Ritsu Doan (Frankfurt)
Keito Nakamura (Reims)
Koki Ogawa (NEC Nijmegen)
Daezen Maeda (Celtic)
Kento Shiogai (Wolfsburg)
Yuito Suzuki (Freiburg)
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