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Samurai Blue Reach Eighth Straight World Cup
10 Jun
Summary
- Japan secured their eighth consecutive World Cup appearance.
- They were the first nation outside co-hosts to qualify.
- Japan won 13 of 16 qualifying matches with one loss.
The Samurai Blue have continued their impressive World Cup legacy, securing their spot in the 2026 tournament. This marks their eighth consecutive appearance, solidifying their reputation as a consistent powerhouse in both Asian and global football. Japan achieved this milestone by becoming the first nation, beyond the co-hosts, to officially qualify.
Their path to the tournament was dominant, highlighted by a victory over Bahrain in March 2025. Across sixteen qualification matches, Japan demonstrated exceptional form, securing thirteen wins and suffering only a single loss, which occurred after their qualification was already guaranteed.
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