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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Alex Pattle

Japan World Cup 2022 squad guide: Last-16 draw, ones to watch, odds and more ahead of Croatia clash

REUTERS

Japan will be eyeing a place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup when they play 2018 finalists Croatia on Monday afternoon.

The Japanese topped Group E in remarkable fashion, completing sensational comebacks against both Germany in their first game and Spain in their last match, winning 2-1 in both to down both group favourites.

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