Japan have fallen on harder times since the golden age but the Nadeshiko remain Asia's best hope of success in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup FIFAWWC
They will have to do it without Mana Iwabuchi, however, after the 30-year-old playmaker was left out of Futoshi Ikeda's squad for the tournament, where Japan will play Spain, Costa Rica and Zambia in the opening round.
Feb 19, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Japan defender Saki Kumagai plays the ball against USA forward Alex Morgan during the first half at Geodis Park. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo While their route through the knockout stages is likely to be determined by that July 31 clash in Wellington, Ikeda is also concerned that they avoid upsets in their first two matches.
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