The 2011 Asian Cup champions had been one of two countries invited to take part as guests at the 12-team South American event , due to be held in Argentina from July 1-24 . South American FA asks to pull national team out of Japanese tournament . CONMEBOL had been invited as a guest entry team along with Japan . JFA president traveled to Paraguay to have talks with CONMEBOL officials . Japan 's domestic league has been suspended since April 23 natural disasters .
South American FA asks to pull national team out of Japanese tournament . CONMEBOL had been invited as a guest entry team along with Japan . JFA president traveled to Paraguay to have talks with CONMEBOL officials . Japan 's domestic league has been suspended since April 23 natural disasters .