Houston, June 29, 2026 (AFP) - Coach says Japan getting closer to World Cup glory despite defeat

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2026-06-30

Coach Hajime Moriyasu said Japan have proved they have what it takes to one day win the World Cup following a last-gasp 2-1 defeat to Brazil on Monday. Japan lost in the last 32 after giving up a 1-0 half-time lead, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring an injury-time winner in Houston. Some of the Japan players were in tears at the end. Asia's best side have still never won a knockout match at the World Cup, having come to North America touted as outs......

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