Japan’s Away Jerseys Sell Out in Mexico! Why Foreign Fans Love the Samurai Blue

Japan’s 2026 World Cup away jerseys sold out in Mexico after the team’s 3-0 win over Bolivia on November 18, 2025. Stars like Takefusa Kubo, Kaoru Mitoma, and Hiroki Ito have kept the Samurai Blue in the spotlight abroad.

Why Did the Jerseys Sell Out in Mexico?

Local reports confirm the jerseys vanished from shelves within hours. Fans cite Keisuke Honda’s legacy from the 2010 and 2014 World Cups as the spark. ‘The way they move and pass is like art,’ one fan said. Mitoma’s dribbling and Ito’s overlapping runs have especially caught foreign eyes.

Kubo, Nakamura, Mitoma, Ito Shine Abroad

Kubo bagged two goals in the June 2026 group-stage win that booked Japan’s Round of 16 spot. Nakamura set up one of those goals. Mitoma’s mazy runs and Ito’s marauding full-back displays have turned heads in Europe and the Americas.

‘It’s not just skill—it’s how they work as a unit,’ notes analyst Sato.

What’s Next for Japan?

Japan’s recent form reads 3W-1D-1L over the last five games, with a current three-game winning streak. On July 13, 2026, the team eyes the July 19 friendly vs Australia, where the away kit will once again take center stage. Sales are already heating up in Europe, hinting at a global boom.