Japan will face Uruguay in its first match after the North and Central America World Cup. The match is scheduled to be broadcast live on the Fuji TV network from 18:45 to 21:09 on 24 September. Japan announced a 31-player squad, including 4 players receiving their first call-ups.
SAMURAI BLUE will face Uruguay in its first match after the World Cup. The match will be broadcast live on the Fuji TV network, with the date and time listed as 24 September from 18:45 to 21:09.
This will be the first match of Moriyasu Hajime's (森保 一) third term as head coach. Alongside the return of players who performed strongly at the previous World Cup, expectations are also high for the emergence of new talent. Compared with Japan's previous opening matches, a squad of 31 players, including 4 receiving their first call-ups, has been announced.
This will be Uruguay's first match since Diego Forlán took over as head coach. Japan has recorded 1 win and 2 draws without a loss over the past 8 years, but attention is also focused on the abilities of Uruguay's new manager.