Following training on the 27th local time, Japan's international goalkeeper Tomoki Hayakawa was interviewed by Japanese media Gekisaka.

On the Nashville Base

"It's not sweltering here—much cooler than Dallas—and the training facilities and overall environment are excellent."

"This city doesn't have a strong FIFA World Cup atmosphere; it has its advantages and disadvantages, but for us, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. Every time we return here after a match, we feel comfortable. While it's not home, it creates a familiar atmosphere—a truly excellent base."

On Kento Shiomi's Extra Shooting Practice with Goalkeepers as Training Partners

"He has a very distinctive personality."

"His shots are very fast, and the difficulty level is very high, which is quite challenging for goalkeepers."

"Ultimately, goals need to be scored by attackers, and it just so happens that we create a virtuous balance (laughs)."

On the Knockout Match Against Brazil

"There's no need to be excessively intimidated by the opponent; channeling all your energy into demonstrating your own strength is the right approach."

On Suzuki Caiyan's Performance Against Sweden

"Caiyan delivered an exceptional performance, full of confidence. It's very rare for abilities accumulated over a long time to be fully demonstrated. It was precisely thanks to Caiyan's repeated saves that our defense didn't collapse, giving us the chance to earn points and qualify smoothly. He consistently delivered top-tier performances."

On Penalty Shootout Preparations

"We practice penalty shootouts specifically during daily training, studying the timing of saves and analyzing our opponents' characteristics."

"From a goalkeeper's perspective, I understand match strategy and will share these techniques with them to help them master the psychological tactics needed during penalty shootouts."

Traduit par IA.

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