Former Japan international Keisuke Honda believes his country's national team possesses the ability to claim the World Cup title in North America, stating they could reach at least the semifinals. The 39-year-old midfielder, who represented Japan at three World Cups during his playing career with clubs including AC Milan, expressed confidence in the current squad's capabilities.
Honda now pursues dual ambitions as a venture capital investor and aspiring coach, hoping to eventually lead Japan's national side to World Cup glory. His firm X&KSK secured approximately 15.3 billion yen in initial funding from institutions, including Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation. He also established Dreamers VC alongside actor Will Smith, targeting investments in consumer technology, entertainment and biotechnology companies across the United States.
Japan qualified for the upcoming tournament after defeating Spain and Germany at the previous edition in Qatar before exiting in the round of 16.
Honda now pursues dual ambitions as a venture capital investor and aspiring coach, hoping to eventually lead Japan's national side to World Cup glory. His firm X&KSK secured approximately 15.3 billion yen in initial funding from institutions, including Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation. He also established Dreamers VC alongside actor Will Smith, targeting investments in consumer technology, entertainment and biotechnology companies across the United States.
Japan qualified for the upcoming tournament after defeating Spain and Germany at the previous edition in Qatar before exiting in the round of 16.
