The Japanese national team drew against Sweden and advanced to the final tournament undefeated. After the match, Yuto Nagatomo, who has participated in five consecutive World Cups at the age of 39, talked about his preparation for the next match in Brazil, rather than his own record. Including the reactions of Hidetoshi Nakata and Roy Keane, we explore the changes in mentality and true value in Japanese soccer as shown by Nagatomo’s words. #Yuto Nagatomo #Hidetoshi Nakata #Roy Keane #Japan National Team #World Cup
![[World Cup Japan National Team]39-year-old Yuto Nagatomo spoke about his preparedness before the match against Brazil… “I will give everything for the victory.” [World Cup Japan National Team]39-year-old Yuto Nagatomo spoke about his preparedness before the match against Brazil... ``I will give everything for the victory.''](https://www.jp2021.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1782590165_maxresdefault-1170x658.jpg)
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