Today, we announce that Ryunosuke SATO and Masataka KOBAYASHI, players belonging to our club, have been selected for the U-23 Japan national team squad participating in the 'AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026' to be held in January 2026, as announced by the Japan Football Association (JFA).

□Player Sato's Comment
"I am very happy to have been selected for the U-23 Japan national team.
This tournament takes place at an important time before the season opener, but first, we will fight with all our might to lead Japan to victory in this tournament!
Thank you for your support!

◇Player Sato's profile is here_{*As of the 2024 season}

□Comment from Kobayashi
"I am very happy to have been selected for the U-23 Japan national team.
I will fight with determination as a representative player to achieve results that can give momentum to the new season.
Thank you for your support!

◇Player Kobayashi's profile is here

□Tournament Name
AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026

□Period
Jan 6, 2026 (Tue) ～ Jan 24, 2026 (Fri) 

[Sec. 1]
January 7 (Wed)
U-23 Japan national team vs U-23 Syria national team
(Kickoff at 20:30 JST / King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium)


[Sec. 2]
January 10 (Sat)
U-23 Japan national team vs U-23 UAE national team
(Kickoff at 20:30 JST / King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium)


[Sec. 3]
Jan 14 (Wed)
U-23 Japan national team vs U-23 Qatar national team
(Kickoff at 1:30 JST / King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium)

□Location
Saudi Arabia / Jeddah

_{* For more details, please check the website below
[URL] https://www.jfa.jp/national_team/u22_2025}