World Cup 2026: Japan see themselves as dark-horse contenders, says head coach Moriyasu

Much is riding on Japan's World Cup match against Brazil. Victory would see them advance beyond the first knockout round at a World Cup for the first time in their history. The showdown takes place at 1am Singapore time on Tuesday (Jun 30).

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu says the Blue Samurai see themselves as dark-horse contenders for the title. His side memorably beat Brazil 3-2 in a friendly last October.

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