The Japan national football team's World Cup campaign and goal setting are under scrutiny, with questions raised about the team's realistic chances of winning.

What happened?

The Japan national team struggled against Brazil, who later lost to Norway, raising questions about their strength and chances of winning.

Public reaction

- The Japan national team should take realistic steps before aiming for the championship. - The struggle against Brazil and Norway's advancement made us feel the difference in strength with the world.

Challenges for Japan

The Japan national team is currently on a three-game winning streak, with a recent record of 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss (WWWDL). However, S. Machino and T. Kubo are sidelined due to injury.

What's next

The Japan national team should increase their attacking power and confidence, aiming for their first win in the final tournament. There are also opinions that they need to improve their ball possession rate and attacking build-up. Japan recently defeated Bolivia 3-0 on November 18, 2025, but the team's World Cup campaign and goal setting are under scrutiny, with questions raised about their realistic chances of winning.