Coach Hajime Moriyasu held a press conference that touched the world after Japan’s team was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup. He resolutely defended the former South Korean national team coach, 홍명보, against criticism, and strongly urged that “we shouldn’t judge everything based on results alone.” Furthermore, while he spoke frankly about his disappointment in losing to Brazil, he expressed strong hope and confidence in the future of Japanese soccer.

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