Debut in South Africa. Fifth Cup in Dallas.

Yuto Nagatomo was 23 when he ran out for Japan at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. He went to Brazil. Russia. Qatar. Now 39, he lines up at AT&T Stadium tonight as the first Asian player in history to appear at five consecutive World Cups. His generation's stars have long retired. He's still here, still starting, still Japan's most experienced voice on the pitch. Some careers end. His just made history.