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Japan extend Moriyasu contract to 2026 World Cup

 Following a good showing at the World Cup in Qatar, Japan's head coach Hajime Moriyasu has extended his contract with the team. The Samurai...

Chima Joseph Ugo
Chima Joseph Ugo - Editor-in-chief December 28, 2022
Updated December 28, 2022 at 1:31 PM
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Japan extend Moriyasu contract to 2026 World Cup
 Following a good showing at the World Cup in Qatar, Japan's head coach Hajime Moriyasu has extended his contract with the team.

The Samurai Blue were one of the tournament's unexpected contenders, topping Group E after defeating Germany and Spain in the group stages. However, they were eliminated by Croatia in the round of 16 after losing a penalty shootout.

President of the Japanese Football Association Kozo Tajima said that Moriyasu has extended his contract to last until the United States, Mexico, and Canada host the 2026 World Cup following his performance in Qatar.

Japan has participated in every World Cup tournament since 1998, including the one it co-hosted with South Korea four years later. Despite this, Moriyasu will attempt to break the record of Japan never participating in consecutive tournaments with the same head coach.

Japan, which was 50th in the FIFA World Rankings when he took over in 2018, has risen to 20th, its highest rank since 2005. (15th).

The highest-ranked Asian country, Moriyasu's team, will play two friendlies as part of the 2023 Kirin Challenge Cup in March.

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