Shin Captain Tsubasa follows the Japanese U‑16 national team as they compete in the World Cup held in France. After a series of friendly matches in Germany, Japan defeats a succession of opponents and advances to the final against Germany. Facing tough competition from Italy and France, the Japanese squad confronts the German team’s star players: goalkeeper Moeller, all‑round ace Kalz, and Europe’s leading forward Schneider. In the end, Japan secures a 3‑2 victory.