Mizuho sponsors Singapore football series marking Japan ties

Mizuho Financial Group will sponsor an international football tournament in Singapore from November 13 to 17, 2026, naming it the MIZUHO BLUE CHALLENGE THE KALLANG FOOTBALL SERIES SINGAPORE. The event marks the 60th anniversary of Japan-Singapore diplomatic relations. The tournament at Singapore National Stadium will feature national teams from Japan, Singapore, Brazil, and Paraguay. Mizuho, which has long operated in Singapore, aims to deepen ties between the two countries through football and support the teams' challenges. The Japan Football Association president praised the initiative, while Mizuho's CEO said the sponsorship reflects its purpose of "challenging together, reaping together." Mizuho serves as a JFA major partner.