
Maya Yoshida Returns to Japan Squad for Iceland Send‑Off Match
Japan will field Maya Yoshida in a Tokyo send‑off against Iceland on May 31, a final tune‑up before the global tournament, as midfielder Daichi Kamada eyes a European club final.
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Japan will field Maya Yoshida in a Tokyo send‑off against Iceland on May 31, a final tune‑up before the global tournament, as midfielder Daichi Kamada eyes a European club final.

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