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Japan

Japan has qualified for the last seven World Cups, reaching knockout stages in '02, '10, and '18. They are currently ranked 24th in the FIFA World Rankings
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Goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic Croatia’s penalty shootout hero as Japan bow out
Croatia Japan World Cup 2022

Goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic Croatia’s penalty shootout hero as Japan bow out

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Dominik Livakovic saved three penalties to send 2018 finalists Croatia into the World Cup quarter-finals and inflict more knockout heartbreak…
Dec 5, 2022
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Today at the World Cup: Neymar set for Brazil return, England and France advance
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Today at the World Cup: Neymar set for Brazil return, England and France advance

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Neymar could return to action on Monday when Brazil take on South Korea for a place in the World Cup…
Dec 5, 2022
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Yuto Nagatomo calls for Japan to evoke the ‘Samurai spirit’ in Croatia tie
Japan Takehiro Tomiyasu Croatia

Yuto Nagatomo calls for Japan to evoke the ‘Samurai spirit’ in Croatia tie

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Japan defender Yuto Nagatomo has called on his team-mates to evoke the ‘Samurai spirit’ as they aim to overcome 2018’…
Dec 4, 2022
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A closer look at the World Cup round of 16
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A closer look at the World Cup round of 16

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The World Cup enters its knockout phase from today after a group stage defined by shock results. Here, Football Mad…
Dec 3, 2022
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Is this the most unpredictable World Cup in recent history?
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Is this the most unpredictable World Cup in recent history?

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The World Cup group stage has thrown up its fair share of surprises in 2022. Argentina, France, Spain, Portugal and…
Dec 3, 2022
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Some images were ‘misleading’: FIFA defends VAR decision over Japan goal
Japan Kaoru Mitoma Spain

Some images were ‘misleading’: FIFA defends VAR decision over Japan goal

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FIFA insists Japan’s second goal in their shock World Cup victory over Spain was legitimate “on the evidence available”…
Dec 2, 2022
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Today at the World Cup: Nations bid to succeed where Germany and Belgium failed
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Today at the World Cup: Nations bid to succeed where Germany and Belgium failed

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The 2022 World Cup group stage comes to an end on Friday, with Brazil and Portugal both looking to secure…
Dec 2, 2022
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Coach delighted as Japan beat Spain to earn a place in World Cup last 16
Japan Spain World Cup 2022

Coach delighted as Japan beat Spain to earn a place in World Cup last 16

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Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu praised the determination of his side after a stunning second-half comeback saw them beat Spain to…
Dec 1, 2022
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Today at the World Cup: Japan stun Spain to go through as Germany head home
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Today at the World Cup: Japan stun Spain to go through as Germany head home

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Germany failed to make it out of the World Cup group stage once again as Japan booked their place in…
Dec 1, 2022
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Germany knocked out of World Cup despite victory over Costa Rica
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Germany knocked out of World Cup despite victory over Costa Rica

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Germany crashed out of the group stage of the World Cup for the second time in succession despite a 4-2…
Dec 1, 2022
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Japan come from behind to beat Spain and ensure World Cup progress
Japan Spain World Cup 2022

Japan come from behind to beat Spain and ensure World Cup progress

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Japan produced a stunning comeback to beat Spain 2-1 and secure top spot in World Cup Group E. Spain had…
Dec 1, 2022
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Spain will take no chances against Japan, insists Luis Enrique
Spain Japan World Cup 2022

Spain will take no chances against Japan, insists Luis Enrique

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Spain coach Luis Enrique will not take any risks against Japan with progress to the knockout stage still in the…
Nov 30, 2022
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