Yuto Nagatomo, captain of Japan, lifts the winning trophy, after the EAFF E-1 Men’s Football Championship match between South Korea and Japan at Yongin Mireu Stadium. The event took place on July 15, 2025, in Yongin, South Korea. Japan are winners of the East Asia Cup for the third time.
Their The nation’s first ever FIFA World Cup appearance was in 1998, where Japan lost all their games. The first two fixtures went 1–0 in favour of Argentina and Croatia, and the campaign ended with a 2–1 defeat to Jamaica. Japan impressed, however, as all three defeats were only by a one goal margin.
Japan have since then been qualified to every World Cup arranged. They have build up a solid and very impressive foundation for recruitment and development. Players from Japan are attractive. Work ethic and loyal behaviour are special among Japanese.
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