The Japan national team lost to Brazil 1-2 in the World Cup round of 16 on June 29.

Can Japan Become a Soccer Powerhouse?

Kamada Daichi focused on the position of soccer in Japan. Among various forms of entertainment, he thinks that soccer needs to become a national sport in order to win the championship.

Kamada's Comments Gain Attention from Korean Media

Korean media 'X Sports' emphasized that Japanese soccer has improved its competitiveness and become the best team in Asia. However, they also pointed out that soccer is not as popular as baseball in Japan. | Sport | Popularity | | --- | --- | | Baseball | High | | Soccer | Low |

Will Kamada's Comments Lead to Improvement in Japanese Soccer?

Kamada's comments were surprising. His words, spoken from his experience playing on the world's highest stage, will have an impact on Japanese soccer. The future will depend on how the stakeholders react. Recent results are as follows. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2025-11-18 | Bolivia | 3-0 win | The recent form is 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in the last 5 games. Japan is currently on a 3-game winning streak.