"Japan became the first country to qualify for the 2026 men's World Cup after it beat Bahrain 2-0, securing its spot at next year's tournament."
"Japan's coach Hajime Moriyasu praised the players' perseverance after their second-half goals secured victory over Bahrain, emphasizing the importance of continued growth as a team."
"Despite a challenging first half, Japan maintained dominance in their World Cup qualifying campaign, sitting atop Group C with 19 points and securing its eighth straight World Cup appearance."
"Australia has also taken a significant step toward qualification with a 5-1 victory over Indonesia, marking the beginning of a new era under coach Patrick Kluivert."
Japan secured its spot in the 2026 Men's World Cup by defeating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium, making it the first non-host nation to qualify. This victory showcased second-half goals by Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo. Coach Hajime Moriyasu highlighted the team's perseverance and aims for further improvement in upcoming matches. Japan leads Group C with 19 points, ensuring its eighth consecutive World Cup appearance, while Australia took a strong stride toward qualification with a dominant 5-1 win against Indonesia under new management.
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