The Samurai Blue finished second in Group F to advance to the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Fans packed bars, cafes and sidewalks at Shibuya Crossing to watch.
Japan advanced to the round of 32 as the runner-up in Group F.
Coach Hajime Moriyasu said he relishes the chance to face a serious Brazil in the knockout stage.
Fans watched in packed bars, cafes and even on the side of the road as the Samurai Blue secured their finish in Group F.
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The Netherlands and Japan played out a 2-2 draw in their 2026 World Cup Group F match in Dallas on Sunday. Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville scored for the Dutch, while Keito Nakamura and Daichi Kamada replied for Japan.
Japan begins its 2026 World Cup campaign on Sunday with a confident squad carrying elevated expectations for the Samurai Blue.
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Japan secured a 4-0 win over Tunisia, moving closer to the knockout stage. The team became the first Asian side to score four goals in a single World Cup match.
After a 1-0 loss to South Africa, South Korea sits third in its group and must await results from other matches to learn if it advances to the knockout stage.
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The day after Sweden’s heaviest World Cup defeat in 76 years, the national team gathers outside Dallas. Players voice disappointment but stress that everything remains in their own hands ahead of the match against Japan.