"Shockingly underestimated!" Ranked lower than 15th-ranked [country], the Japanese archipelago is in shock with a cool assessment: 'It will be difficult to achieve clear results'.

Japan's national football team is facing a wave of shock and critical assessment as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Despite being a prominent footballing nation, the team's current standing has drawn stern reactions, with some commentators suggesting they are "shockingly underestimated" and ranked lower than expected.

Under the guidance of coach Hajime Moriyasu, the Japanese squad is gearing up for the North, Central America, and Caribbean World Cup. Their path in the group stage, F, will see them face formidable opponents: the Netherlands on June 15 in Dallas, USA; Tunisia on June 21 in Monterrey, Mexico; and Sweden on June 26 in Dallas, USA.

The current assessment suggests that achieving distinct results in these matches will be challenging for the Japanese team. This critical evaluation comes at a crucial time as the team aims to build momentum and secure a favorable position in the global tournament.