SportsJapan announces squad numbers for 2026 Kirin tournaments
Soccer King reports that first-time call-up Kuryu Matsuki gets No. 19, while Ao Tanaka and Takefusa Kubo take their familiar Nos. 17 and 20.
TLDR
The Japan Football Association announced the men's national team squad numbers on September 22, 2026. Its schedule lists Kirin Challenge Cup matches on September 24 in Miyagi and September 28 in Hiroshima, followed by Kirin Cup matches on October 1 in Kanagawa and October 5 in Tokyo. Soccer King reports that first-time call-up Kuryu Matsuki will wear No. 19, with Ao Tanaka at No. 17 and Takefusa Kubo at No. 20.
Japan announces squad numbers for 2026 Kirin tournaments
Soccer King reports that first-time call-up Kuryu Matsuki gets No. 19, while Ao Tanaka and Takefusa Kubo take their familiar Nos. 17 and 20.
