While Japan’s impressive results to close out 2025 — including a first win over Brazil — raised hopes of a breakthrough in 2026, coach Hajime Moriyasu is tempering expectations. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/01/19/soccer/japan-2026-world-cup/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #hajimemoriyasu #samuraiblue #2026fifaworldcup