The Japan national team has announced its squad to face the Black Stars in an international friendly on November 14, as part of the 2025 Kirin Challenge Cup.
The list features 26 players who will be showcasing their potential as they compete for a place in the final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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See the list below:
Goalkeepers:
I. Kokubo, T. Hayakawa, Z. Suzuki
Defenders:
Ju. Suzuki, A. Seko, S. Taniguchi, T. Watanabe, K. Itakura, T. Ando
Wingbacks:
K. Nakamura, D. Maeda, R. Doan, Y. Sugawara, R. Sato
Midfielders:
D. Kamada, Ao Tanaka, Kaishu Sano, W. Endo, J. Fujita
Attackers:
A. Uega, K. Ogawa, K. Goto, T. Minamino, S. Kitano, T. Kubo, S. Machino
Japan will face Ghana in Tokyo on November 14, followed by a match against Bolivia at Tokyo’s National Stadium on November 18, 2025.
Bolivia still has a chance to qualify for the World Cup through a South American play-off after finishing seventh in the qualifiers.
Head coach Hajime Moriyasu recalled Wataru Endo, who missed the Brazil match due to an injury, along with fellow Premier League players Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace) and Ao Tanaka (Leeds United).
Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma, who has been sidelined since his injury against Chelsea on September 27, 2025, was left out.
The matches will help both teams prepare and assess players to finalise their squads for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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