News about Hajime Moriyasu

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has beaten out the managers of FIFA World Cup finalists Argentina and France along with surprise packets Morocco to be named the best coach of the tournament after steering Australia to two group stage wins and progression to the round of 16 for just the second time in history

As Japan takes on Croatia in the last-16 on Monday, they will attempt to make history by making the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time. Japan appeared to have their work cut out to reach the knockout stages after being placed in a consortium with Spain and Germany, but they did win both European giants, despite losing to Costa Rica in between. It's been far from simple for Japan to progress to this round, and the two nations will be desperate for their fairytale run to continue.

On Friday night, it was a big Cameroon victory over Brazil to finish the group stage, but it didn't seem that the team had been able to distinguish them at the end of the game. Switzerland defeated Brazil in Group B, while Serbia missed out alongside the Indomitable Lions despite hosting one of the tournament's games. After struggling in the group stage, Elsewhere, both Belgium and Germany, fell out.

Hajime Moriyasu's side overcame the odds in defeating the two football titans, with five World Cups between them, to finish third in Group E and set up a potentially winnable last-16 tie with Croatia. Their ability to sit deep, made profitable by their superb backline, and they beat the over-exposed teams on the break was vital to their triumph.

Costa Rica gained the most unexpected victory over Japan on Sunday morning, and the outcome has changed the whole complexion of Group E wide open. It was Keysher Fuller's late strike that gave them the 1-0 victory over Japan, who were trying to guarantee their place in the tournament's last 16 with a win. After the game at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Sportsmail's JAMES ST DENIS assigns a score from both teams.

When Japan takes on Costa Rica at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on Sunday morning, they will be looking to make it two wins out of two. When Japan defeated Germany 2-1 on Wednesday, they caused a tournament upset. The underdogs' winner was Takuma Asano. Costa Rica will face Hajime Moriyasu's side in their first game of the tournament, losing 7-0 to Spain. For the World Cup Group E match, follow Sportsmail's live blog.

As Japan takes on Costa Rica at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on Sunday afternoon, they will be hoping to make it two wins from two victories. Costa Rica will be looking for revenge against Japan, having lost 7-0 to Spain in their first game of the tournament. Well, with the match fast approaching, Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to hear about the Group E game.

Hajime Moriyasu, 54, who is known for being one of the best minds in world football and who always wears a suit on the touchline, had a point to prove in Doha. In his country's legendary 'Agony of Doha' match, the father of two sons, who are also international footballers, competed. It was embarrassing for Japan to lose to Iraq and refuse to qualify for the 1994 World Cup, losing out to bitter rivals South Korea. However, he put the disappointment to bed tonight, leading to a dramatic 2-1 victory over Germany, the tournament's second surprise winner in as many days after Saudi Arabia defeated Argentina on Tuesday.

It's another day. Another huge World Cup upset! A heroic Japan team fought back to win by 2-1 over Germany in a thrilling afternoon at the Khalifa International Stadium. Thanks to an Ilkay Gundogan first half foul, Germany led for a large part of the game, but Hajime Moriyasu's squad refused to be defeated, and two late goals from replacements Ritsu Dona and Takuma Asano in the 75th and 83rd minutes wrote their name in the Qatar 2022 development storybook.

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is just days away, with the first-ever winter edition of the tournament drawing ever closer. Qatar will launch proceedings against Ecuador on November 20 in the United Kingdom, while England's campaign against Iran will continue the following day. Following their triumph in Russia four years ago, holders France, as well as Brazil, are once more among the favorites.

The Australian has a deep knowledge of Japanese football having won the J1 League with Yokohama Marinos, and has signed a number of players from the region, with great success at Parkhead. Yasaharu Sorimachi, the Japanese FA chief, has already spoken to the Celtic boss ahead of the tournament, but he will not be tempted to forego his work in Scotland for a return to the Far East.

Takehiro Tomiyasu, Arsenal's defender, should be back in time to represent Japan at the World Cup, and he isn't a long-distance defender for the Gunners. Following coming up with a thigh injury during Arsenal's victory over FC Zurich last week, there were concerns that the full-back could be ruled out of the international tournament. However, Japan's manager, Hajime Moriyasu, said the 24-year-old should be in contention for Japan's first game against Germany on November 23.

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is less than six months away, with the first-ever winter edition of the tournament drawing ever closer. The group stage draw has arrived and gone, with all eight teams, each consisting of four teams, deciding well ahead of the November 21 launch date. However, only 29 of the 32 participating teams have been decided as it stands. Three of the three places are still up for grabs, two of which will be determined after the intercontinental play-offs, with Australia playing UAE and Costa Rica facing New Zealand.

Now less than a month away from the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, emulation is starting to build. On November 21, the first ever winter tournament will get underway, but the domestic campaign will take place a month later on December 18. There are a number of intriguing matchups, but Group E could be even more exciting, with two leading franchises and two teams more than capable of releasing a surprise or two. A youthful Spain and a rebuilt Germany will have no trepidation, and that sets us up for a thrilling series of group stage matches.

Postecoglou's knowledge of what some saw as strange markets for Scottish sides was a key part of last season's triumph. Moreover, one person in the know told Sportsmail that there was a good reason for Celtic's recruiting the Australian. Postecoglou welcomed Kyogo Furuhashi from Vissel Kobe last summer, a player who almost immediately endeared himself to the Celtic faithful. Kyogo, a young and nimble forward, scored eight Scottish Premiership goals in 15 appearances this season.