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Japan have 'heart and courage', not star names, says Croatia's Majer
AFP · 1 year ago
Croatia midfielder Lovro Majer hailed World Cup surprise package Japan for having "heart and courage"
Mature tactics help Japan grow up at World Cup
AFP · 1 year ago
Japan were labelled naive when they exited the World Cup four years ago against Belgium.
Samurai spirit: Japan explodes with World Cup joy
AFP · 1 year ago
As the final whistle blew on Japan's shock victory over Spain, thrilled fans flooded onto Tokyo's Shibuya Scramble crossing to celebrate a win few had dared to dream of.
'Guts' bring glory as Japan book last 16 spot
AFP · 1 year ago
Japan showed they have the "guts" to compete at the World Cup, defender Yuto Nagatomo said Thursday, after the Blue Samurai stunned Spain to advance to the last 16.
Japan aiming for best World Cup finish: Moriyasu
AFP · 1 year ago
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said he was setting his sights on a best-ever finish for the country at the World Cup after they stunned Spain 2-1 to finish top of Group E on Thursday.
WATCH: VAR sparks controversy in crucial goal for Japan against Spain
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
This goal was key to determine the outcome of the group, as it helped Japan leapfrog Spain in the battle for the top spot.
Japan stun Spain but both reach World Cup last 16
AFP · 1 year ago
Spain staggered through to the World Cup last 16 on Thursday despite a 2-1 defeat by Japan, who remarkably won Group E on a rollercoaster night when four-time champions Germany were eliminated.
PERMUTATIONS: How things in Group E could unfold following Thursday's games
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
Spain, Japan, Costa Rica and Germany will put an end to the activity in this group with everything to play for. Have a look at each team's chances.
Japan vs Spain - Everything at stake for between La Roja and the Samurai Blue
Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago
The Spanish side lead the pack after their win vs Costa Rica, but the Japanese have proven to be quite dangerous. Who'll come out on top?
Spain won't count chickens, must beat Japan: Luis Enrique
AFP · 1 year ago
Luis Enrique said Spain will not count their chickens before they are hatched when they face Japan on Thursday, aiming to win and qualify for the World Cup knockout phase.
Japan dangerman Kamada struggling to find form at World Cup
AFP · 1 year ago
Daichi Kamada was expected to be Japan's star man at the World Cup but the forward has flopped so far and he faces a huge test against Spain on Thursday.
Moriyasu urges Japan not to ride World Cup 'roller-coaster'
AFP · 1 year ago
Japan have swung from high to low at the World Cup but coach Hajime Moriyasu warned his players not to "ride the roller-coaster"
Campbell hails Costa Rica's 'personality' after win over Japan
AFP · 1 year ago
Costa Rica striker Joel Campbell hailed his side's "personality" after they recovered from an opening-day mauling by Spain to beat Japan 1-0 at the World Cup on Sunday.
Yoshida rallies Japan after Costa Rica disappointment
AFP · 1 year ago
Japan captain Maya Yoshida urged his team to stick together after their 1-0 loss to Costa Rica on Sunday and believes a place in the knock-out round is still within their reach.
Japan stumble gives Germany fresh World Cup hope
AFP · 1 year ago
Costa Rica snatched a dramatic late winner against Japan on Sunday to blow their World Cup group wide open and ease the intense pressure on embattled Germany.
Costa Rica beat Japan to hand Germany World Cup lifeline
AFP · 1 year ago
Costa Rica stunned Japan 1-0 thanks to a late goal at the World Cup on Sunday to blow Group E wide open and hand a potential lifeline to Germany.
Humbled Costa Rica vow to come out swinging against Japan
AFP · 1 year ago
Costa Rica are "not dead" at the World Cup despite their 7-0 drubbing by Spain and will not give up on a place in the last 16 without a fight, coach Luis Fernando Suarez said Saturday.
Japan ready to strut stuff against Costa Rica
AFP · 1 year ago
Japan sashayed through Germany's defence to win their opening World Cup game but captain Maya Yoshida said the Blue Samurai cannot afford to "dance badly"
Red alert: Fired-up Nagatomo fuels Japan at World Cup
AFP · 1 year ago
Mellowing with age is not part of the plan for Japan veteran Yuto Nagatomo, whose flame-red hair and wild celebrations are helping to fuel the Blue Samurai's fire in Qatar.
Japan looking to make World Cup splash after sinking Germany
AFP · 1 year ago
Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu was given a surprise shower by a pitch sprinkler on Thursday but it did nothing to dampen his spirits after his team's stunning victory over Germany.
