Today, we are pleased to announce that Masataka KOBAYASHI, a player belonging to our club, has been selected for the U-22 Japan national team members who will participate in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 qualifiers to be held in September, as announced by the Japan Football Association (JFA).

□Kobayashi Player Comment
"I am very honored to have been selected for the U-22 Japan national team.

Now that I have been selected, I will firmly demonstrate what I have built up in Tokyo and contribute to the team's victory.

I will do my best to get through the qualifiers. Thank you for your support."

◇ Player Kobayashi's profile is here

□Tournament Name
AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers

□Period
Aug 30, 2025 (Sat) ～ Sep 11, 2025 (Thu)

・September 3 (Wed)
U-22 Japan national team vs U-22 Afghanistan national team
Kickoff at 9:30 p.m. Japan time
Thuwunna Stadium (Thuwunna Stadium)

・September 6 (Sat)
U-22 Japan national team vs U-22 Myanmar national team
Kickoff at 6:30 p.m. Japan time
Thuwunna Stadium (Thuwunna Stadium)

・Sep 9 (Tue)
U-22 Japan national team vs U-22 Kuwait national team
Kickoff at 9:30 p.m. Japan time
Thuwunna Stadium (Thuwunna Stadium)

□Location
Myanmar / Yangon

_{* For more details, please check the website below
[URL]https://www.jfa.jp/national_team/u22/schedule_result/2025.html}