JAKARTA The Japanese national team squad was greeted like heroes after returning from the Qatar 2022 World Cup and arriving in their country on Wednesday, December 7.
Most Blue Samurai players landed at Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, in the afternoon, except for some players who defended clubs in Europe.
Arriving at the airport, they were greeted very lively by supporters. In the photos uploaded by Qatar's official 2022 World Cup Twitter account, hundreds of people can be seen crowding the airport to welcome their heroes.
A heroes' welcome home for Japan 🇯🇵❤#FIFAWorldCup #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/ByYVZa0Ck5
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 7, 2022
Japanese media outlet Nippon reported that players and coaches were greeted by around 700 supporters waiting in the airport lobby.
In addition, Japanese coach Hajime Moriyasu and his entourage were immediately given a bouquet of flowers by airline employees.
"We are able to compete on the world stage with courage, thanks to the voice of passionate support from the people in Japan," Moriyasu told a news conference at a hotel near the airport quoted by Nippon.
Despite returning early from Qatar, Japan's trip to this year's World Cup deserves appreciation. They managed to penetrate the round of 16 as winners of Group E after winning two of three matches.
Moriyasu's men started the group stage by beating Germany. They then lost 0-1 to Costa Rica before beating Spain in the last game to occupy the top position of the group.
Unfortunately, their journey then ran aground in the round of 16 when they faced Croatia. They drew 1-1 for 120 minutes and lost 1-3 on penalties.
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