Will Moriyasu Japan’s World Cup journey become “Heaven” or “Hell”? The fate of the team hangs in the balance as the 2026 World Cup group stage draw approaches.

Japan faces a crucial challenge: avoiding a “monster” opponent in the group stage that could make their path to victory much harder.

The group stage draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place on the morning of the 6th, Japan time at 2 a.m., revealing Japan’s potential opponents.

Fans and analysts fear facing a powerhouse team early in the tournament, which could threaten Japan’s chances of progressing further.

Head coach Moriyasu and his team are preparing to navigate the tough group draw, aiming to avoid the worst-case scenarios.