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Japan’s Samurai Blue ready to enter the fray once more against Croatia

Veteran defender Yuto Nagatomo’s rousing speech symbolises togetherness of a team determined to ease painful memories

The Guardian - UK

Yuto Nagatomo calls for Japan to evoke the ‘Samurai spirit’ in Croatia tie

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu is without defender Ko Itakura

The Independent UK

Moriyasu: Croatians play with flexibility, tenacity

DOHA -- Ahead of Japan's match against Croatia on Monday in the round of 16 at the Qatar World Cup, Samurai Blue coach Hajime Moriyasu made it clear he is not underestimating the Croatians, who he said "play with great flexibility and tenacity."

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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Kishida congratulates Moriyasu after game

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida congratulated the Samurai Blue for winning their FIFA World Cup match against Spain early Friday morning that allowed them to advance to the tournament's knockout phase.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan makes last 16 with 2nd shock victory

DOHA -- Japan's Samurai Blue pulled off its second shock of the Qatar World Cup over a European power, rallying with two goals in the second half to stun Spain 2-1 on Thursday night in Doha and advance to the knockout round as the unlikely top team in Group E.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan do it again to claim Spain scalp - how far can they go at World Cup 2022?

Every football fan on the planet will tell you that their team never does it the easy way, but Japan’s supporters should have express rights on that particular cliche this morning.

Evening Standard

Hajime Moriyasu gifts Spain World Cup win to people of Japan

Just as they did against Germany, two quickfire goals after half-time gave Japan another famous victory

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Japan coach: I hope we have made Asian football proud

DOHA: Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said that his side's 2-1 win over Spain was a moment that would make Asian football proud.

Bangkok Post

Spain have ‘nothing to celebrate’ despite evading path to Brazil, says Luis Enrique

Spain lost to Japan 2-1 but their second-placed finish means a potential quarter-final against Brazil is avoided

The Guardian - UK

Simón plays Spain into trouble as Japan turn World Cup upside down

Hajime Moriyasu’s Japan won a game that seemed way beyond them in a wild and extraordinary group decider with Unai Simón playing Spain into trouble

The Guardian - UK

Is Japan vs Spain on TV? Start time, channel and how to watch World Cup 2022 fixture online

Everything you need to know ahead of the Group E

The Independent UK

World Cup recap, Day 8: Morocco beats Belgium, Germany still in

Morocco win stuns Belgium, Japan in surprise defeat to Costa Rica, Croatia knocks out Canada, Germany draws with Spain.

Al Jazeera

‘We are alive’: Costa Rica boss Luis Fernando Suarez relishing showdown with Germany

Both sides face difficult final group games as they attempt to progress.

The Independent UK

Costa Rica cash in with latest World Cup 2022 shock as Japan made to pay

JAPAN 0-1 COSTA RICA: After shipping seven against Spain, Costa Rica claimed a shock win over Japan - fresh from their win over Germany - with their only shot on target

Daily Mirror

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The Times of India

FIFA World Cup: Costa Rica stun Japan with late Keysher Fuller winner

NEW DELHI: Keysher Fuller scored a late 81st minute goal to lift Costa Rica to a stunning 1-0 win over a sluggish Japan on Sunday. The defeat puts a dent in Japan's hopes of reaching the World Cup last 16.

The Independent UK

Costa Rica earn World Cup redemption as Japan pluck another tragedy from jaws of triumph

Japan 0-1 Costa Rica: Los Ticos bounced back after a 7-0 thrashing at the hands of Spain in their Qatar World Cup opener

The Independent UK

Japan vs Costa Rica LIVE: World Cup 2022 result, final score and reaction as Keysher Fuller earns shock lead

Costa Rica stunned Japan to earn a precious three points in Group E at the World Cup

Al Jazeera

World Cup 2022, Day 8: The schedule and what’s at stake for teams

See what is in store for Japan vs Costa Rica, Belgium vs Morocco, Croatia vs Canada, and Spain vs Germany in Qatar.

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The Independent UK

Today at the World Cup: Germany on the brink in Spain showdown

The Germans could be eliminated if they lose, while Belgium can book a place in the last 16

The Independent UK

Hajime Moriyasu wants no complacency from Japan against Costa Rica

Moriyasu’s side started their World Cup campaign with a surprise win over Germany

The Guardian - UK

‘A historic moment’: Japanese World Cup hopes surge ahead of crucial Costa Rica match

Fans believe the Samurai Blue are part of wave of teams changing the face of football after defeat of Germany

Daily Mirror

Japan boss credits Premier League influence after "historic" Germany win

Hajime Moriyasu spoke to the media after leading his side to a remarkable 2-1 comeback win over Germany on Wednesday - and the Japan manager made a point about the Premier League

Daily Mirror

State Japan left World Cup dressing room in after stunning Germany win speaks volumes

Japan pulled off a stunning 2-1 comeback win against Germany at the World Cup on Wednesday, but it wasn't just on the pitch where the Samurai Blue impressed the football community

Evening Standard

Jubilant Japan credit Saudi Arabia shock with inspiring World Cup upset against Germany

Japan’s players revealed they were inspired by Saudi Arabia’s shock triumph over Argentina, after pulling off their own seismic World Cup upset against Germany.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Always confident, Doan nets equalizer

DOHA -- When opportunity knocks, it's best to answer. And answer is precisely what midfielder Ritsu Doan did when he knocked in the crucial equalizer minutes after coming off the bench in Japan's 2-1 victory against the German giants in Qatar on Wednesday.

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