World Cup first match against the Netherlands Which Japanese players are the two former Japan representatives paying attention to?
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``What are the key points against a strong team?'' ``Who will be the key player?'' Japan's first match of the 2026 Soccer World Cup, against the Netherlands, will be held from 5 a.m.
``What are the key points against a strong team?'' ``Who will be the key player?'' Japan's first match of the 2026 Soccer World Cup, against the Netherlands, will be held from 5 a.m. on the 15th, Japan time. The two are former members of the Japanese national team and have participated in the World Cup. We also asked Takashi Fukunishi and Yoichiro Kakitani, who will be in charge of commentating on the game against the Netherlands, about their predictions for the outcome.
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