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Japan became the first national team to qualify through the World Cup qualifiers, with New Zealand and Argentina also ...

Japan want to win the World Cup. Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia should tell them what they need to get there.

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Japan became the very first country ... The priority order for the four World Cup playoff places through the UNL is: Spain, Germany, Portugal, France, England, Norway, Wales, Czechia, Romania ...

The results are shocking. Korea did not make it into the top 21. This contrasts sharply with Japan, which ranked 13th overall ...

Japan has become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium.

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Japan have never gone beyond the last 16 at a World Cup but they have set themselves the ambitious target of winning next ...