At the Tokyo Olympics, the Japanese national soccer team practiced in Yokohama before the final match of the qualifying league against France on the 28th.
Japan, which has won the qualifying league for the second time in a row, will advance to the final tournament on the 28th and will face France in the final round at the Yokohama International Stadium in Yokohama.
If Japan wins or draws, or loses by one point, it will decide to break through the qualifying league on its own.
The first 15 minutes of the practice held in Yokohama on the night of the 27th was released, and Takefusa Kubo, who scored goals in two consecutive games, and Hiroki Sakai, who played in the French first division league for the five seasons up to last season. Athletes and others were in good condition by running and practicing passes.
In addition, Takehiro Tomiyasu, a key player in the defense who did not enter the bench in both games due to an injury to his left ankle, also performed a menu such as passing a pass with other players, showing a cheerful expression.
Sakai said, "I feel that I can play against France, and there are some players who were teammates, so I'm really looking forward to it. I think it's important to get into the match. "
Conditions for advancing to the final tournament
In the men's soccer of the Tokyo Olympics, 16 teams are divided into 4 groups of 4 teams each to compete in the qualifying league, and the top 2 teams of each group, 8 teams in total, can advance to the final tournament.
Japan's Group A finished first in Round 2 with 6 points.
Both Mexico and France have three points, but Mexico are second and France are third due to the difference in goals. South Africa are in fourth place with zero points.
Japan will face France in the final third round of the qualifying league on the 28th, and the winner or draw will determine the advancement to the final tournament in the first place in the qualifying league.
In addition, even if you lose within 1 point, you will be decided to advance to the final tournament, and if Mexico draws or loses to South Africa even if you lose 2 points or more, you will be decided to advance to the final tournament.