Japanese FA asks to pull national team out of South American tournament . Samurai Blue had been invited as a guest entry team along with Mexico . JFA president traveled to Paraguay to have talks with CONMEBOL officials . ( CNN ) -- Japan 's national football team will not play at the prestigious Copa America tournament in July due to the earthquake and tsunami that caused devastation in the island nation last month . Comment:
Japanese FA asks to pull national team out of South American tournament . Samurai Blue had been invited as a guest entry team along with Mexico . JFA president traveled to Paraguay to have talks with CONMEBOL officials . Comment: