On July 5, 2026, the Japan Football Association (JFA) released “From the players to everyone who supported them.” The footage featured 25 players from the Japanese national team who competed in the FIFA World Cup in North and Central America speaking frankly about their gratitude to the fans, their regrets, and their determination for the future. In this video, we take a closer look at the players’ true feelings revealed the day after they lost in the final tournament against Brazil. Machino Shuto spoke of his frustration over his “lack of strength”, Goto Keisuke’s determination toward 2030, Ueda Kiyo’s emphasis on the Japan national team’s “unity”, Ogawa Koki’s determination as a striker, and Shiogai Kento’s promise for the future that “this is the beginning”. What was the hope that remained even in the midst of defeat? And where will the Japanese national team head from now on? This video looks back at the tournament based on comments from the players, and provides an easy-to-understand explanation of the background, the future of Japanese soccer, and the reactions received from fans and social media. Beyond the tears of frustration lies a new challenge. Please watch until the end to see the story of the Japanese national team as they begin their journey toward the 2030 World Cup. How did you feel about the Japanese national team’s performance this time? Please let us know your thoughts and which players you expect in the future in the comments section. Please subscribe to the channel and give us a high rating! 🔖 Hashtag #Japan National Team #World Cup #Japan National Soccer Team #Moriho Japan #Shuto Machino #Kiyo Ueda #Keisuke Goto #JFA #Soccer #World Cup 2026 🖼️ Catchphrase for thumbnail 😭 “It’s not the end…This is the beginning” 🇯🇵
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