Sumida-Based Street Soccer Team Wins Bronze at World Cup

"STREETBASE JAPAN," the Japan national team of the Japan Street Soccer Association based in Tachibana, Sumida Ward, finished third at the "ISFA 3V3 WORLD CUP 2026," a 3-on-3 street soccer world tournament held in Utrecht, Netherlands from September 2 to 4. In the tournament, which featured 28 countries, the team advanced to the knockout stage for the first time, defeating Italy and Serbia to reach the final four. Although they lost to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the semifinals, they defeated Colombia in the third-place match. Takashi Hatanaka, who leads the team, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "We want to aim for the championship in two years." Announced on September 12, 2026.

Source: sumida.keizai.biz