What Japan’s blueprint to win the World Cup by 2050 tells us about football’s future (opens original article in a new tab)

Japan's football blueprint outlines a long-term plan to become a World Cup winner by 2050, focusing on joy, speed, and proactive play, with recent performances showing progress.

• Japan's football strategy aims to win the World Cup by 2050 through a focus on joy and speed.
• The strategy emphasizes proactive play, seamless transitions, and developing players with specific characteristics.
• Japan's team has shown progress with recent victories and a style of play that prioritizes quick thinking and passing.