Moriyasu keeps Japan job after reaching World Cup last 16

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TOKYO (AP) — Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu has been reappointed to the job after the Samurai Blue reached the last 16 of this month's World Cup, the Japan Football Association said on Wednesday.

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TOKYO (AP) — Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu has been reappointed to the job after the Samurai Blue reached the last 16 of this month’s World Cup, the Japan Football Association said on Wednesday.

He is now expected to lead the team again at the 2026 World Cup which will be hosted by Mexico, Canada and the United States.

Moriyasu guided Japan to wins over former world champions Spain and Germany in group play in Qatar before the team lost to Croatia in a penalty shootout.

Japan’s national team coach Hajime Moriyasu smiles during a press conference in Tokyo, Wednesday Dec. 28, 2022. Moriyasu has been reappointed to the job after the Samurai Blue reached this final 16 of this year’s World Cup in Qatar, the Japan Football Association said on Wednesday.(Kyodo News via AP)
Japan’s national team coach Hajime Moriyasu smiles during a press conference in Tokyo, Wednesday Dec. 28, 2022. Moriyasu has been reappointed to the job after the Samurai Blue reached this final 16 of this year’s World Cup in Qatar, the Japan Football Association said on Wednesday.(Kyodo News via AP)

The Japan Football Association did not disclose contract terms.

Moriyasu’s retention makes him the first Japan coach to remain in the job following a World Cup.

Japan has appeared in the finals seven times, reaching the round of 16 on four occasions. It has never advanced further.

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