Japanese media report that the Japan Football Association (JFA) will keep head coach Hajime Moriyasu in place through next year’s Asian Cup, before he steps down afterward. The reports say the JFA holds meetings regarding the national team coaching position and reaches a plan for a transition following the continental tournament. According to the coverage, Go Oiwa, who has coached Japan’s under-23 team, is expected to take over as the new men’s national team coach after the Asian Cup. Both outlets tie Moriyasu’s continued role to the end of the Asian Cup cycle rather than an immediate change. The reports also note Moriyasu’s recent performance at the FIFA World Cup, where Japan reached the round of 32 before losing 2-1 to Brazil. Japan Times and Yahoo Sports both characterize the decision as a scheduled succession: Moriyasu remains coach for now, and Oiwa is slated to replace him once the Asian Cup concludes. The reports describe the move as a planned leadership handover by the JFA.