Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Japan's World Cup Chances: Honda's Optimistic Prediction
Former Japanese footballer Keisuke Honda thinks Japan could win the 2026 World Cup.
He said this at a meeting for investors.
Japan has already qualified for the tournament.
Honda used to play for Japan in big football games.
Now, he wants to be a coach and help Japan win the World Cup.
Keisuke Honda, a veteran Japanese footballer, believes Japan has the potential to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Honda, who played for Japan in three World Cups, made the prediction at the AVCJ Private Equity Forum in Hong Kong
Japan has already qualified for the 2026 World Cup and reached the last 16 in the 2022 edition
Honda, now a venture investor, expressed his desire to coach Japan's national team in the future
His venture capital firm, X&KSK, raised about 15.3 billion yen in its first investment fund
- Who
- Keisuke Honda, a veteran Japanese footballer
- What
- Predicted Japan's chances in the 2026 FIFA World Cup
- When
- At the AVCJ Private Equity Forum in Hong Kong
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Why
- To express his confidence in Japan's football team
Optimistic View
Cautious View
Japan's Potential
Optimistic View
Japan has the potential to win the World Cup
Cautious View
Japan should focus on consistent performance first
- World Cup Year
- 2026
- Japan's Qualification Status
- Qualified
- Honda's Playing Career
- 90 Japan caps, played in three World Cups
- Honda's Current Role
- Venture investor and coach aspirant
- X&KSK Fund Raised
- About 15.3 billion yen