Japan Coach Mori to Continue as Manager
Mori Hiroshi, the coach of the Japan national football team, has been asked to continue as manager, and it is expected that the decision will be made on 23rd. The Japan Football Association (JFA) has asked Mori to continue as manager, and he is expected to accept.
Upcoming Tournament
Mori will lead the team in the upcoming Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia in January next year, and then a new manager will take over. The next candidate for the manager position is Takahashi Daisuke, who is 54 years old and has been coaching the U-21 Japan national team, which is aiming for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Recent Performance
Last result: Brazil 2-1 Japan (2026-06-29). Recent form (last 5): 2W-2D-1L (LDWDW, most recent first).
Next Match
Mori will lead the team in the upcoming Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia in January next year, and then a new manager will take over. The next candidate for the manager position is Takahashi Daisuke, who is 54 years old and has been coaching the U-21 Japan national team, which is aiming for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Final Decision
The final decision will be made on 23rd after the approval of the JFA's board of directors. The JFA has asked Mori to continue as manager, and he is expected to accept.
