- The Blue Lock Eleven starting lineup is confirmed, with Isagi as offensive midfielder and Rin as forward 719.
- Shidou Ryusei, initially excluded from Blue Lock, is recruited by Sae Itoshi to play for the U-20 Japan team, escalating tensions with Rin 717.
- Blue Lock’s substitute players (e.g., Barou, Reo, Kunigami) are revealed, hinting at potential wildcard strategies late
