India, May 15 -- The Japan national football team has announced their squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026, set to begin on June 12. Arguably the best player on the team, Kaoru Mitoma, sits out due to his ongoing struggle with a hamstring issue. The Brighton winger sustained the unfortunate injury during a Premier League win over Wolves last week. Despite his absence, the Samurai Blue has picked a balanced squad comprising both experienced players and young talents.

Japan, piloted by Hajime Moriyasu, will be keen for a knockout run as they share the World Cup group with giants like the Netherlands, Sweden, and Tunisia. The Asian side will open their campaign with a difficult fixture against the Dutch in Texas on June 14.

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