I don't care about Korea. The coach's crazy confidence, winning the World Cup? a fully feasible goal
Jun 16, 2025
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Japan's Nikkan Sports reported on the 16th (Korea time) 'Moriyasu revealed two reasons for his goal of winning the World Cup'
Nikkan Sports said 'Moriyasu talked about his feelings and tasks after the third qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup and the East Asian Cup at a press conference on the 16th. He confirmed his qualification for the World Cup the fastest, saying that he has not forgotten that he is growing and heading for every game.
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Moriyasu was full of confidence. Regarding winning the World Cup, he said, `I haven't been on the stage in earnest yet, and there are differences with the world's top teams, but I think it's a feasible goal if the Japanese national team fights with the ability, growth, and organizational power to save individuals. I will prepare for the World Cup with the goal of becoming the best in the world," he said, expressing his ambition.
He also revealed two reasons for his confidence. The first reason Moriyasu talked about is the round of 16 at the 2022 Qatar World Cup. At that time, Japan drew 1-1 with Croatia in an extended blood fight, and lost after a penalty shootout. Recalling the time, Moriyasu recalled "When I looked at the players' expressions after the game and looked back on the game, I felt that it was not yet time to go back. In reality, the goal of reaching the quarterfinals should not be forgotten, but I want to say that winning the World Cup is a feasible goal as a challenge beyond realityJapan is ready to advance to the quarterfinals," he said.
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"I'm also thinking about winning the World Cup and pleasing the people, but other than that, I always play for my country and playing for Japan in mind. I want to create a situation where Japanese soccer fans across the country can be proud," he added.
Japan has consistently set its sights on the quarterfinals since the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup. However, recently, he has emphasized the development of Japanese soccer, mentioning the enormous goal of winning the World Cup. Attention is also focusing on whether Japan, which first confirmed its advance to the World Cup finals, will be able to finish the tournament the latest in the 2026 North-China World Cup.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
