2026 FIFA World Cup – Japan Players – Selections, Analysis and Predictions of Starters

DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Japan’s players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, candidates, selections, introductions, predictions of starters, injuries, preliminary squad and formations.In this episode, we look at the squad candidates and final selections. We introduce players who were selected for the squad so you will know who they are when they step onto the field. Impress your friends and family with your insider information.If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking at the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts.This episode is parts 1 and 2 combined of mediacasts we did for other teams.Time StampsMusical Introduction – 0:00Spoken Introduction – 0:30Section 1: Information on team – 3:50- Recent games and formations, upcoming gamesSection 2: Candidates – 9:38- Manager – 9:44- Goalkeepers – 11:17- Defenders – 16:37- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 46:18- Wingers – 1:01:52- Attacking Midfielders – 1:09:44- Forwards – 1:23:15Outro – 1:35:55NavigationUse the link below for a short mediacast covering our past, present and future series.https://youtu.be/1wT-DbJ0kYEhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/49db86cc-dd80-4a4e-a0e5-a76b857da5c3Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/