With the Mars FIFA -International Pause, Japanese has become the first team that qualifies for the World Cup 2026which is held in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Their 2-0 victory over Bahrain, secured by goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo, secured qualification. This is Japan’s eighth in a row and highlights their consistent presence on the global stage. The hosts (USA, Canada, Mexico) have also already qualified.
Remarkably, Japan fielded a completely European based start eleven: Zion Suzuki (Parma), Ayumu Seko (Grasshoshopers), Ko Itakura (Borussia München), Wataru Doan (Leeds United), Aooru Mitoma (Brighton), takefusa Kubo (Real Sociedad), Takumii minino (Monaco
The team’s dependence on European -based players underlines the strength of Japanese football in Europe and the global talent pool that is available to the Japanese national team. The team’s success also highlights the growing popularity of Japanese football And its ability to attract talented players from all over the world.
Other teams in battle for World Cup qualification
While Japan has secured its place, several other teams are fighting for qualification. Argentina must win her upcoming matches against Uruguay and Brazil And wait for other results to cope with a place.
In Oceania, New Kaledonia, Tahiti, New Zealand and Fiji compete in the semi -finals and last for a single qualified place. In Asia, South Korea and Iran still have a chance to qualify for the World Cup. The upcoming matches will be crucial in determining the final qualifiers.
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Japan’s early qualification sets the stage for an exciting World Cup from 2026. The tournament is expected to attract a large global audience and will offer the team an opportunity to showcase their talents. The race for qualification remains intense, with many teams still competing for their place in this prestigious competition. The competition is expected to be very intense and the expectation of the upcoming tournament will continue to grow.
