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AFC Asian Cup
Moriyasu will make a third attempt to lead Japan to the continental title at the Finals in Saudi Arabia in January and February after securing a runners-up finish in 2019 and exiting the competition in the quarter-finals in 2023.
He will then stand down from the post he has held since 2018, when he replaced Akira Nishino as Japan head coach in the aftermath of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Finals in Russia.
He will then stand down from the post he has held since 2018, when he replaced Akira Nishino as Japan head coach in the aftermath of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Finals in Russia.
Moriyasu led Japan to the last 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup before seeing his side eliminated from the most recent Finals by Brazil in the Round of 32 when Carlos Ancelotti’s team registered a 2-1 win over the Samurai Blue.
Oiwa has been in charge of Japan’s under 23 team since 2021 and he has led his side to back-to-back AFC U23 Asian Cup™ titles in 2024 and 2026. He will remain in charge of the team as the Japanese attempt to qualify for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.
The 54-year-old former defender has tasted success at club level, leading Kashima Antlers to the AFC Champions League™ title in 2018.
The 54-year-old former defender has tasted success at club level, leading Kashima Antlers to the AFC Champions League™ title in 2018.
