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Japan head coach latest addition in list of World Cup social media sensations

Japan head coach latest addition in list of World Cup social media sensations

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4 min readJun 15, 2026 12:41 PM IST He seemed to be in tears when the Japanese national anthem played ahead of their thrilling 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He was communicating with his players with giant numbers scribbled on a white board. He was also scribbling away on his notepad leading to speculation over whether the latter was in fact the legendary “Deathnote” from the famous Japanese manga. The 2026 FIFA World Cup may only be four days old but there is already quite the list of phenomena from the tournament that has gone viral in the world of social media. Japan’s stalwart manager Hajime Moriyasu has now become the latest addition to this bracket. EL MÉTODO MORIYASU 🇯🇵📋 En el marco del estreno mundialista en Dallas que terminó 2-2 ante Países Bajos, el entrenador de Japón realizó indicaciones con una pizarra. pic.twitter.com/HoJegKwy3n — TyC Sports (@TyCSports) June 14, 2026 https://platform.x.com/widgets.js NOT AGAIN ?? pic.twitter.com/sEP6qMNwyX — Anime Tweets (@AnimexTwts) June 14, 2026 https://platform.x.com/widgets.js The 57-year-old, leading Japan for …

How Daichi Kamada became Japan’s unlikely hero in FIFA World Cup classic vs Netherlands

How Daichi Kamada became Japan’s unlikely hero in FIFA World Cup classic vs Netherlands

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Daichi Kamada did not know much about the goal. By the time the ball brushed his forehead in the 88th minute and looped beyond Dutch goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, the Japanese midfielder was surrounded by teammates, substitutes and a pocket of supporters who sensed they had witnessed something larger than a late equaliser. For more than a decade, Kamada’s career has unfolded largely in Germany, far from the spotlight that follows Japanese stars such as Takefusa Kubo. He built his reputation at Eintracht Frankfurt, helped the club win the Europa League in 2022 and became one of the first Japanese attacking midfielders to thrive in a major European league as a creator rather than simply a hard-working runner. In many ways, his journey mirrors modern Japanese football itself: understated, intelligent and increasingly impossible to ignore. AS IT HAPPENED | Netherlands vs Japan, FIFA World Cup 2026 On Sunday night in Dallas, Kamada provided the final touch as Japan twice came from behind to earn a thrilling 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in one of the most …

At Jpn vs Ned, 3 Ajax players, 2 Japanese, 1 Dutchman & cassette maker nostalgia | Football News

At Jpn vs Ned, 3 Ajax players, 2 Japanese, 1 Dutchman & cassette maker nostalgia | Football News

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Of the three Ajax players who will be seen in action at the Netherlands vs Japan game at Dallas, Arlington, 2 are Japanese, including brand new captain Ko Itakura. Japan have faced an almost last minute change of plans after captain Endo Wataru couldn’t recover from the squad due to an aggravated left foot injury on Thursday (11 June) and left the Nashville, Tennessee camp speaking only to Itakura, so as to not disturb preparations. Many tears were shed when they found out given the Liverpool midfielder is much loved. But Endo announced his international retirement, handing reins to Itakura. Itakura was Ajax’s first Japanese signing ever, though many Japanese and Koreans play for Dutch clubs. The other Amsterdam-based Ajax Japanese is Takehiro Tomiyasu. For the Dutch, it’s Wout Weghorst- with enduring fame of his goal against Argentina in 2022. But when the club teammates meet at a World Cup on opposite sides, it’s always intriguing. “Of course, we’ve talked about it. Mainly in a normal and relaxed way, not really in a joking way,” …