The world began to dislike the Japanese national team.

Due to Moriyasu Japan’s tactical evolution, the world evaluation of the Japanese team is beginning to change. With high-speed counters, front-line pressing, and tactical flexibility, Japan has evolved from a “team that only holds” to a “team with destructive power.” This is due to an increase in transfers to Europe, adaptation to modern soccer, and the expansion of the World Cup market. Furthermore, the inflow of funds into the Japanese soccer economy, such as broadcasting rights, sponsorship, sports business, and evaluation of overseas clubs, is also attracting attention. This is an analysis of Japan’s national team for the 2026 World Cup.