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Japan names 28-player squad for Singapore friendlies
Japan has named 28 players for two friendlies in Singapore this month.
Forward Shio Fukuda, 22, who plays for Karlsruhe, earned his first call-up to the national team.
Midfielder Takumi Minamino and defender Ko Itakura are among players returning to the squad after missing recent games.
Japan will face Brazil on November 14 and Paraguay on November 17 at Singapore’s National Stadium.
The matches are part of a four-country friendly tournament that also includes host Singapore.
The Asian Cup has been postponed by a year, leaving Japan with these matches as an opportunity to prepare and strengthen the team.
Japan named a 28-player squad for its Singapore trip, including first-time call-up Shio Fukuda.
The team will face Brazil on November 14 and Paraguay on November 17 at Singapore’s National Stadium.
Takumi Minamino, Koji Machida and Tatsuhiro Sakamoto returned to the squad.
The Asian Cup was postponed, and the trip could be Hajime Moriyasu’s final time in charge, according to one source.
- Who
- Japan’s national team, coached by Hajime Moriyasu, named 28 players.
- What
- The squad will travel to Singapore for a friendly tournament and play Brazil and Paraguay.
- When
- The squad was announced on November 4, 2026; the matches are scheduled for November 14 and 17.
- Where
- The matches will be held at Singapore’s National Stadium.
- Why
- The team is taking part in a four-country friendly tournament; the sources say the matches will also support long-term strengthening.
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The Asian Football Confederation announced that the Asian Cup scheduled for January 2027 had been postponed.
The Japan Football Association announced a 28-player squad for the Singapore trip.
Japan is scheduled to play Brazil at Singapore’s National Stadium.
Japan is scheduled to play Paraguay at Singapore’s National Stadium.
- Squad size
- 28 players
- First-time call-up
- Shio Fukuda, 22, Karlsruhe
- Venue
- Singapore National Stadium
- Brazil match
- November 14; Brazil is ranked sixth by FIFA
- Paraguay match
- November 17; Paraguay is ranked 33rd by FIFA