Japan

“Japan's WC2026 team under Coach Santos showcases a well-structured 4-3-3 setup, leveraging their midfield trio's fluidity and athleticism to dictate the tempo and dominate possession. Their key strength lies in the lethal attacking combination of striker Takuma Asano's clinical finishing and winger Daichi Kamada's precision delivery from wide areas, which poses a significant threat to opposing backlines. A potential concern for Japan's campaign is their vulnerability to high-intensity counter-pressing, which may be exploited by more physical and organized opponents.”