Hajime Moriyasu has signed a new contract to lead the Japanese national team at next year's Asian Cup, after guiding them to the knockout stages of the World Cup, local media reported on Wednesday.

Japanese media said the contract will end after the Asian Cup hosted by Saudi Arabia from January 7 to February 5.

The reports added, citing the Japan Football Association, that he will leave his post regardless of Japan's results in the tournament, and will be succeeded by current Under-23 coach Go Oiwa.

Moriyasu is the longest-serving coach of the Japanese national team, having taken charge after the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

The 57-year-old coach led his country to surprise wins over Germany and Spain at the 2022 World Cup, before losing on penalties to Croatia in the round of 16.

He also led Japan to the round of 32 at this year's World Cup in North America, where they exited after conceding a late goal in stoppage time in a 2-1 loss to Brazil.

Moriyasu also coached Japan in two editions of the Asian Cup and the Copa América, as well as the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, where the team finished fourth.

The draw placed Japan in Group Six of the Asian Cup, where they will face defending champion Qatar, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Japan have won the tournament a record four times, most recently in 2011.

They were eliminated in the 2024 edition in Qatar after losing to Iran in the quarter-finals.