Hajime Moriyasu

Biography

Hajime Moriyasu is a Japanese football manager and former midfielder who has managed Japan since 2018, leading them to victories over Germany and Spain at the 2022 World Cup. At international level, Hajime Moriyasu is responsible for more than team selection. The job is about building clarity in short preparation windows, managing pressure, and giving Japan a structure that can hold up over a full tournament. As the 2026 World Cup approaches, the central question is how Hajime Moriyasu can turn that experience into a side that stays organized, adapts to game state, and gives Japan a reliable competitive edge.

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