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Japan Boss Moriyasu to Leave Job Early After Asian Cup Shift

The Japan Football Association said Moriyasu will leave after friendlies against Brazil and Paraguay as the Asian Cup delay disrupts the planned handover.

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Moriyasu, Japan's longest-serving coach, was originally set to lead the team at the Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia in January before handing the reins to current Under-23 boss Go Oiwa. But the Asian Football Confederation announced last week that the tournament would be pushed back to December 2027 due to "exceptional circumstances" in the region, following Houthi attacks on the host country. That left Moriyasu in limbo, with Japan Football Associati…

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The Japanese breeder will be leaving next week, after the Asian Cup is postponed to December 2027.

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After leading the Japanese team for 8 years, Hajime Moriyasu will leave next week. ...

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rtl.lu broke the news in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg on Friday, November 13, 2026.
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