The Japanese team showed determination, while the Bahrain team hoped to secure a glimmer of hope through steady defense and counterattacks. However, from the very beginning, Japan firmly controlled ...

Japan has become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium.

Japan becomes the first team to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 win over Bahrain, securing their spot in the ...

On March 21, 2025, the Japanese national football team achieved a key milestone by defeating Bahrain 2-0 in the World Cup qualifiers, thereby securing their spot in the 2026 World Cup. This match ...

Several other teams are still competing for World Cup qualification. Argentina needs victories over Uruguay and Brazil and ...

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Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday as South Korea was held but still inched closer ...

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Japan are the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Here's how they did so -- in sheer dominant fashion.

The match between Japan and Bahrain will take place in the seventh game of Group C in the third round of the 2026 World Cup ...

Samurai Blue have been dominant in qualifying and can book their spot at the 2026 finals if they beat Bahrain in Saitama.

One Dodgers player that displayed a tremendous amount of appreciation for Japanese sports and culture is utility man Enrique ...