Japan
Japanese football’s rise rooted in a 58-page player development manual
At the core of Project DNA, which targets a World Cup win by 2092, is a system linking grassroots football to the senior national team.
Japan’s rise built on a long-term project between federation and clubs, with World Cup victory set for 2092
Japanese football authorities turned to Europe, shaping the system and a national team able to compete with anyone.
Japan without several key players, holding its own against anyone
Moriyasu’s Japan without Mitoma and Minamino among others, a strong showing against the Oranje.