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Midfielder Kamada came off the bench to put Japan in front after 66 minutes and Kubo added the second three minutes from time ...

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

Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday as Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo struck in the ...

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Saudi Arabia went into game in Saitama in third place in Asian qualifying third round Saudi Arabia's forward Salem al Dawsari (right) fights for the ball with Japan's midfielders Takefusa Kubo ...