Japan High School Soccer Championship 2026: Regional Qualifiers Progress

The 105th National High School Soccer Championship is underway, with regional qualifying tournaments determining the 48 representative schools for the national stage.

In Kanagawa, Nihon University Fujisawa secured its ninth appearance at the national tournament after defeating Toko Gakuen 1-0. The match featured Ryugo Nakamura, son of former Japan national team player Kengo Nakamura, who provided the decisive assist.

In Toyama, Toyama Ichinomiya won its 36th prefecture title by defeating Takaoka Ichinomiya 2-1. In Hiroshima, Josuikan made history by winning its first-ever prefecture championship and securing its first national tournament appearance with a 3-0 victory over Hiroshima Minami.

Other notable results include Kyoto Seisho winning the Kyoto prefecture rugby tournament to advance to the Hanazono national championship. In Oita, Yanagigaura and Oita Tsurusaki have advanced to the soccer final to compete for a national berth.