Keito Nakamura was not guaranteed to start for Japan at the World Cup. But he is now emerging as a pivotal figure.
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Why Keito Nakamura could be Japan's ace in the pac...
Keito Nakamura was not guaranteed to start for Japan at the World Cup. But he is now emerging as a pivotal figure.
Published June 20, 2026, 12:49 AM
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