Japan's World Cup Quest: Strength in Depth to Challenge Global Elite

Japan have long been the dominant force in Asian football, but head coach Hajime Moriyasu knows that being the best in the continent is no longer enough. The Samurai Blue are setting their sights on a historic breakthrough at the World Cup, and they are building the squad depth to make it happen. Despite missing key players for the current international fixture, Japan's lineup boasts a wealth of talent that can rotate without dropping quality. This depth is a new weapon for a team that has tradi...