The Japan Football Association announced changes to the Japan National Team squad for the KIRIN CUP SOCCER 2026 on 29 and 30 September.
Defender Tsuyoshi Watanabe of Feyenoord withdrew from the squad due to injury, with Henry Heroki Mochizuki of FC Machida Zelvia called up as his replacement on 29 September. Hayato Araki of Sanfrecce Hiroshima was then added to the squad on 30 September.
Both players commented through their respective clubs:
Mochizuki:
“I’m very happy to have the chance to represent Japan again. I’ll give everything I have and fight as a representative of Machida alongside Soma. Thank you for your support.”
Araki:
“I’m truly delighted to have been selected for the Japan National Team. I’ll give everything I have with pride and a sense of responsibility. Thank you for your support.”
