At the Tokyo Olympics, the Japanese national football team will practice in Chiba prefecture for the bronze medal for the first time in 53 years, the 3rd place playoff on the 6th, and the match against Mexico. I want to take pride and responsibility and get everything out at the end. "

On the 6th, the Japan national football team will face Mexico in the 3rd place playoff at Saitama Stadium in Saitama City.



On the 5th, all 22 athletes participated and practiced in Chiba prefecture from the evening, and the first 15 minutes were released.



Captain Yoshida and Takefusa Kubo, who have scored the top three goals of this tournament, practiced the pass with a cheerful expression and prepared the condition.



The Japanese national soccer team won the bronze medal over the host country Mexico at the 1968 Mexico tournament, and aims to achieve the feat for the first time in 53 years by playing against the same opponent.



Yoshida said, "I think both teams are over the peak of fatigue, but the one who has a strong desire to win a medal wins. It will be a battle that will test your mental strength. I want to bring it all out at the end, "he said with enthusiasm.