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Homare Sawa Explains Entering 'The Zone' Was 'First and Last at the World Cup Final' at 20 / Midfielder Momoko Tanikawa's Dream is 'Ballon d'Or', Sawa Praises Her Strength on 'ABEMA Sports Time'

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Published Apr 11, 2026 2:10 AM ・ Updated Jun 17, 2026 2:21 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Homare Sawa made her first appearance on 'ABEMA Sports Time' alongside Munenori Kawasaki and Junichi Inamoto.
She shared her 'zone' experience from the World Cup Final and praised young Nadeshiko Japan star Momoko Tanikawa.

Homare Sawa made her first appearance on 'ABEMA Sports Time' alongside Munenori Kawasaki and Junichi Inamoto. She shared her 'zone' experience from the World Cup Final and praised young Nadeshiko Japan star Momoko Tanikawa.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003051.000064643.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Apr 11, 2026

The new future TV "ABEMA" broadcasted the sports program "ABEMA Sports Time" live from 7 PM on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, and free catch-up streaming began after the broadcast. Please be sure to watch it. https://abema.go.link/l72uz

This program is a new sensation sports show that aims to "anticipate the enthusiasm of sports." Centered around baseball and soccer, we deliver the latest information on trending sports through live broadcasts on a monthly, irregular basis.

In this broadcast, the first since the program's renewal, former Major Leaguer Munenori Kawasaki and former Japan men's national soccer team player Junichi Inamoto served as main commentators. In addition, former Japan women's national soccer team player Homare Sawa made her first appearance on the program as a special guest. They delivered topics regarding Nadeshiko Japan, who are preparing for a three-game series against the world's 2nd-ranked powerhouse, the USA.

Homare Sawa talks about her "Zone Experience": "The World Cup Final goal was the first and last time" Nadeshiko Rising Star Momoko Tanikawa talks about her "Ballon d'Or" dream, and Homare Sawa has high expectations: "A very exciting player"

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FAQ

When did ABEMA Sports Time first feature Homare Sawa as a special guest on its renewed program?

Homare Sawa made her first appearance on ABEMA Sports Time during the live broadcast on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the first show since the program's renewal.

What did Homare Sawa say about experiencing 'The Zone' during her soccer career?

Homare Sawa stated that entering 'The Zone' happened only once in her career, specifically during the World Cup Final, which she described as the first and last time.

Which two former athletes served as main commentators on the April 7, 2026 episode of ABEMA Sports Time?

Former Major Leaguer Munenori Kawasaki and former Japan men's national soccer team player Junichi Inamoto served as main commentators on the April 7, 2026 broadcast of ABEMA Sports Time.

What is Momoko Tanikawa's professional soccer ambition as mentioned on ABEMA Sports Time?

Midfielder Momoko Tanikawa revealed her dream is to win the Ballon d'Or, a goal she discussed during her segment on ABEMA Sports Time on April 7, 2026.

What did Homare Sawa say about rising Nadeshiko Japan player Momoko Tanikawa during the ABEMA broadcast?

Homare Sawa praised Momoko Tanikawa as a very exciting player, expressing high expectations for her future during the ABEMA Sports Time broadcast on April 7, 2026.

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