Independent iconIndependentJun 25, 2026

What Japan’s blueprint to win the World Cup by 2050 tells us about football’s future

The 'Japan Way' manifesto has set the highest of long-term targets but Hajime Moriyasu's team are already delivering early results in north America

What Japan’s blueprint to win the World Cup by 2050 tells us about football’s future

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The 'Japan Way' manifesto has set the highest of long-term targets but Hajime Moriyasu's team are already delivering early results in north America

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The 'Japan Way' manifesto has set the highest of long-term targets but Hajime Moriyasu's team are already delivering early results in north America

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