Download the TribunX news application on the Play Store or App Store to get a new experience… TRIBUN-VIDEO.COM – The Japanese national team is coming to the 2026 World Cup as one of the Asian representatives who is projected to go far. This view was conveyed by Bayu Ajianto, a football enthusiast and Manchester United fan, in the Super Tactics podcast which was held at the Tribunnews Solo office, Karanganyar, Central Java, some time ago. “Japan is known to have very thorough preparation in building its national squad.” “In fact, there is a story about Japan’s projection of becoming World Cup champions in 2050.” “Currently, Japan is trying to get out of its dark horse status and become a team that can truly be reckoned with at world level.” “With this experience, it is hoped that they can appear more mature, especially in the knockout phases.” “Moreover, most of the players now have careers in Europe, such as Kaoru Mitoma, Takefusa Kubo and Ritsu Doan,” said Bayu. However, Japan’s journey to the 2026 World Cup did not go smoothly because it was hit by player injuries. At the start of the tournament, Japan had to lose Wataru Endo due to an injury to his left leg. Most recently, it was Takefusa Kubo’s turn to suffer a left knee injury. The Real Sociedad player suffered an injury while defending Japan in the opening match of Group F of the 2026 World Cup against the Netherlands last June 14. At that time the match ended in a 2-2 draw. Quoted from Nikkei, Kubo will certainly not appear in the remaining two matches in Group F of the 2026 World Cup against Tunisia (20 June) and Sweden (25 June). The Japanese Football Association said that Kubo would not go to Monterrey, where Japan’s group stage match would take place. Kubo will remain at the team’s headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee, to undergo the recovery process. Even so, Kubo will not leave the squad and has the opportunity to play in the knockout phase if Japan is able to make this happen. Kubo’s absence was regretted by his teammate, Yuto Nagatomo. Considering Kubo’s very important role as the main focus of Japan’s attack line. Even so, Kubo’s absence actually served as additional motivation for Hajime Moriyasu’s squad to keep going far. “He will be able to come back in the knockout rounds. We really have to win for Kubo,” said Yuto Nagatomo. On June 15, Kubo underwent an MRI scan at the hospital. However, details such as estimated recovery time and diagnosis have not been released in detail by the Japanese side. https://www.tribunnews.com/superskor/7844071/krisis-cedera-timnas-jepang-bercontinue-takefusa-kubo-absen-di-resi-laga-fase-grup-piala-dunia-2026?page=2 (Tribun-Video.com) VP: RAMA(INTERPRISE) Uploader: Erwin Joko Prasetyo
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