World Cup 2022: Can Japan Reach the Quarterfinals?

Germany’s 19-year-old midfield sensation Jamal Musiala, left, is challenged by England’s Declan Rice in a UEFA Nations League match in Munich, Germany, on June 7, 2022. Japan faces Germany in its World Cup opener on November 23. (© Jiji)

Japan’s Kubo Takefusa, right, vies for the ball with Spain’s young star Pedri in the men’s Olympic soccer semifinal on August 3, 2021. (© Jiji)

For Japan head coach Moriyasu Hajime (second from left), Qatar 2022 marks the culmination of four years at the helm. (© Jiji)