I really hope it's either Korea or Japan. but most of all, AFC, STOP HOSTING THE TOURNAMENT IN THE WEST

Agree to disagree. Many took the leap from Liga Portugal, Eredivisie or the Jupiler Pro League. I guess we'll wait and see, hopefully Ayase will keep this level of production.

Because in a WC year, it's very important not to disrupt your form. And Ueda is doing just fine - if he keeps scoring like this, he might even get a better gig than Leeds or Everton in July '26.

I hope he's not leaving NOW for a mid-table EPL team in the year that brings to the WC.

It's something that can be always picked up in Summer 2026.

2025 #ChiikiCL Group Stage final standings

1 Veroskronos 7P
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2 F Mosuperio 4
3 Arterivo 2
4 Shinjo 2

1 Tokyo United 6, +3
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2 Fukuyama City 6, +1
3 Basara 6, +1
4 Cobaltore 0

1 Vonds 9
2 J-Lease FC 6, +4
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3 FC Tokushima 3
4 BTOP 0