STVV Duo Taniguchi and Goto Selected for SAMURAI BLUE's 2026 World Cup Squad
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- 📰 Published: May 15, 2026 at 23:16
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Belgian club STVV announced that defender Shogo Taniguchi and forward Keisuke Goto have been selected for the Japan National Team for FIFA World Cup 2026. The squad will face Iceland in Tokyo before heading to the U.S. and Mexico for group stage matches against the Netherlands, Tunisia, and Sweden. STVV, managed by Japan's DMM.com, continues to be a bridge for Japanese talent in European football.