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Japan confident of bright future despite World Cup heartbreak

Doha (AFP) - Japan failed to reach the World Cup quarter-finals once again but stunning wins over Germany and Spain and more players moving to Europe suggest the Blue Samurai will return stronger.

Japan wins count for nothing after World Cup exit, says Doan

Japan wins count for nothing after World Cup exit, says Doan

Doha (AFP) - Forward Ritsu Doan said Japan's historic World Cup wins over Germany and Spain counted for nothing after the Blue Samurai were eliminated by Croatia in the last 16 on Monday.

'Guts' bring glory as Japan book last 16 spot

'Guts' bring glory as Japan book last 16 spot

Doha (AFP) - 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.

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Moriyasu urges Japan not to ride World Cup 'roller-coaster'

Doha (AFP) - Japan have swung from high to low at the World Cup but coach Hajime Moriyasu warned his players not to "ride the roller-coaster" of emotions as they prepare to face Spain.

Yoshida rallies Japan after Costa Rica disappointment

Doha (AFP) - 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 0-1 Costa Rica: Roles reversed as Blue Samurai humbled by late Keysher Fuller winner

Costa Rica bounced back from a seven-goal defeat to Spain by beating Japan to secure a famous World Cup win.

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Japan ready to strut stuff against Costa Rica

Doha (AFP) - 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" against Costa Rica on Sunday.

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Japan's Moriyasu hails stunning win made in Germany

Japan's Moriyasu hails stunning win made in Germany

Doha (AFP) - Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu hailed a win made in the Bundesliga after his Blue Samurai stunned four-times champions Germany 2-1 in their World Cup opener on Wednesday.

Germany stunned by Japan fightback in latest World Cup 2022 shock - 5 talking points

Germany stunned by Japan fightback in latest World Cup 2022 shock - 5 talking points

GERMANY 1-2 JAPAN: Ilkay Gundogan scored from the penalty spot in the first period before a wonderful turnaround from the Blue Samurai

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