Japan named a full-strength squad featuring Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma and Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo on Wednesday for the start of their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign against Myanmar and Syria.

Japan name full-strength squad for 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Myanmar and Syria

Substitute Kaoru Mitoma scored twice in the final few minutes to give Japan a 2-0 win over Australia at a rain-soaked Olympic Stadium on Thursday and send his country through to seventh successive edition of the World Cup finals.

Substitute Kaoru Mitoma's brace sends Japan, Saudi Arabia to World Cup finals

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Japan name full-strength squad for 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Myanmar and Syria

Substitute Kaoru Mitoma's brace sends Japan, Saudi Arabia to World Cup finals