# Japan youth national football team developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japan-youth-national-football-team-developments > Updated: 2026-09-09T21:52:07.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. The Japan Football Association (JFA) has announced several initiatives regarding its youth national teams. In August, the JFA detailed a European tour for the U-16 national team, scheduled for October and November. In collaboration with UEFA, the team will play three international friendly matches in Cyprus against the national teams of Cyprus, Romania, and the Faroe Islands to provide players with experience against European playing styles. By September, the JFA provided further updates on other age groups. Manager Takashi Yamahashi selected a 19-member roster for the U-17 national team for the International Youth Football in Niigata, noting the squad is similar to a ‘B-team’ as core players are involved in overseas tours. Additionally, Yusuke Miura was appointed manager for the U-15 national team ahead of their participation in the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival in Azerbaijan this October. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Japan Football Association announces youth national team updates The JFA has named its U-17 squad for the International Youth Football in Niigata and appointed Yusuke Miura to lead the U-15 national team for the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival in Azerbaijan. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-football-association-announces-youth-national-team-updates ### 2026-08-18: Japan U-16 football team to tour Europe for international friendlies Japan's U-16 national football team will play three international friendlies in Cyprus against Cyprus, Romania, and the Faroe Islands this October and November through a partnership with UEFA. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-u-16-football-team-to-tour-europe-for-international-friendlies --- Cite as: Japan youth national football team developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/japan-youth-national-football-team-developments