The French agency reported that the postponement of the 2027 Asian Cup from January to December made Hajima Moriasu's future in the Japanese national team unclear. He was due to leave after this competition, but is now likely to be replaced by Go Aviva at the end of 2026. The head coach of Japan's national soccer team said on Wednesday that he was "accepting reality" after the 2027 Asian Cup was postponed from January to December. That decision probably ruined his last shot at a title shot before he retired. Moriasu was supposed to lead Japan in the Asian Cup of Nations, and after that he will be replaced by Go Oiwa, the current head coach of the Japan Under-23 national team. However, there is now a possibility that Moriasu will step down at the end of this year. Moriasu, who went through the longest training period in the history of the Japanese national team, said that the progress of his country's football is more important than his personal situation: "If the Asian Cup of Nations was held as planned, I would do my best to win the championship." More details.

The French agency reported that the postponement of the 2027 Asian Cup from January to December made Hajima Moriasu's future in the Japanese national team unclear. He was due to leave after this competition, but is now likely to be replaced by Go Aviva at the end of 2026. The head coach of Japan's national soccer team said on Wednesday that he was "accepting reality" after the 2027 Asian Cup was postponed from January to December. That decision probably ruined his last shot at a title shot before he retired. Moriasu was supposed to lead Japan in the Asian Cup of Nations, and after that he will be replaced by Go Oiwa, the current head coach of the Japan Under-23 national team. However, there is now a possibility that Moriasu will step down at the end of this year. Moriasu, who went through the longest training period in the history of the Japanese national team, said that the progress of his country's football is more important than his personal situation: "If the Asian Cup of Nations was held as planned, I would do my best to win the championship." More details.