Japan has made history by becoming the first nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup through official qualifiers after a 2-0 victory over Bahrain. This win solidifies their spot with three games left to play in the qualification rounds. Japan's team, managed by Hajime Moriyasu, remains unbeaten in the qualifiers, boasting a record of six wins and a draw in the third round. This will mark Japan's eighth consecutive World Cup appearance, following their last 16 run in 2022, showing their dominance in Asian football.
Japan secured their spot in the 2026 World Cup by defeating Bahrain 2-0, marking them as the first nation to qualify through competition.
With three games remaining in the qualification round, Japan showcased their strength by winning all but one match in the current phase of qualifiers.
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