GROUP H - JAPAN - PROFILE # RUSSIA 2018
FIFA RANKING : 61
WORLD CUP HISTORY
FIRST STAGE: 5 APPERANCES
SEMI-FINALS: 0 APPERANCES
FINAL: 0 APPERANCES
TITLES: 0
FIRST WC: 1998
LAST WC: 2014
BEST ACHIEVEMENT: ROUND OF 16 2002/2010
THE COACH
AKIRA NISHINO
Akira Nishino's experience at the FIFA World Cup comes down to four qualifying matches with Japan in 1977. But the former midfielder is no stranger to the international scene as he led the Blue Samurai at the Men's Olympic Football Tournament, Atlanta 1996, and led Gamba Osaka to the semi-finals of the 2008 FIFA Club World Cup.
THE STAR
MAYA YOSHIDA
A skilled and elegant defender, Yoshida is one of the keystones of Japan's last two qualifying campaigns for the World Cup. The Southampton player, captain of the Olympic team in 2012, makes an interesting offensive contribution, especially on set pieces.
I also think this team won't go further in this WC!
I dont think this team will go far in this world cup. I dont want to belittle any team. Let's see...perhaps we are in for a surprise.
Exactly ;)
Yep