The coach of the Japanese national team, Hajime Moriyasu, confirmed that the "Samurai" squad for the World Cup is almost finalized in terms of its general structure. However, he emphasized that the door remains open for some final adjustments based on the players' performance during the current period.

Moriyasu clarified that his final selections will not rely solely on expected names or experience but will also be based on clear competitive criteria. The most prominent of these is the player's willingness to fight on the field, in addition to evaluating players who are currently improving or delivering outstanding performances.

The Japanese coach indicated that the technical staff has an almost complete vision of the final list, but they continue to closely monitor the players' performance before making a decision, suggesting that some names may be added to or removed from the list at the last moment depending on their readiness.

Moriya concluded his remarks by emphasizing that his decisions might surprise the fans and the media, explaining that the gap between public expectations and the choices of the technical staff could lead to some surprises. However, he considers this a natural part of the teams' preparations for the World Cup.