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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

Daily Mirror

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.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

‘Miracle of Doha’: calls for public holiday as Japan’s Samurai Blue put Germany to sword

Victory in World Cup opener sparks street celebrations and banishes painful memories in Doha of failure to qualify for USA 1994

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Japan fans win praise for stadium cleaning at World Cup 2022

Japanese football fans are earning respect for their tradition of staying back to help clean up after the games.

Al Jazeera

Daizen Maeda dedicates Japan win over Germany to fans at home as Celtic star hails shock comeback

Maeda had a goal chalked off for offside but the Samurai Blue recovered to record a famous World Cup win.

Daily Record

Germany protest against FIFA ban on 'One Love' arm bands before Japan win in World Cup upset

The Samurai Blue record another massive World Cup upset as football heavyweights Germany protest against FIFA and fall short on the pitch.

ABC News

Takehiro Tomiyasu and failed Arsene Wenger Arsenal signing crucial to Japan World Cup dream

Arsenal news: Gunners defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has impressed this season as he prepares for Japan's World Cup opener against Germany at Khalifa International Stadium

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Firms look to cash in on World Cup fever

Samurai Blue soccer uniforms were flying off shelves ahead of Japan's first World Cup match against Germany in Qatar on Wednesday, as various industries look to capitalize on the football fever sweeping the nation.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan manager "grateful" ahead of clash with "role models" Germany at World Cup

Hajima Moriyasu's team will begin their World Cup campaign against the 2014 champions, with seven members of Japan's squad playing their club football in the Bundesliga.

Daily Mirror

Arsenal signing denied work permit and rising Premier League star key to Japan hopes

WORLD CUP 2022 PREVIEW: JAPAN. The Samurai Blue are hoping to make it past the last-16 for the first time in Qatar, but face a tricky task against European powerhouses Germany and Spain

Daily Mirror

Japan World Cup Preview: Tested Team Has Spoiler Potential

The Samurai Blue are in a brutal group with Spain and Germany, but the potential giant killers should not be overlooked.

Sports Illustrated

Kyogo hooked as Celtic team mate Reo Hatate's Japan World Cup dream fades after goalless Ecuador friendly

It was the Samurai Blues' final fixture before the squad for Qatar is named and three key Parkhead men now face an anxious wait to find out if they'll be on that plane.

Daily Record

Reo Hatate gets Celtic respite after Japan debut as it's all systems go for Rangers showdown

The 24-year-old made way as a tactical substitute for Junya Ito in Samurai Blue's final competitive match before Qatar.

Daily Record

Australia 0-2 Japan: World Cup 2022 qualifying – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: A late brace from Kaoru Mitoma secured Japan’s qualification and consigned Australia to the playoff route to reach Qatar

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Kyogo and the incoming Celtic clue as Japan judgment call poised to tip Rangers return

Samurai Blue manager Harime Moriyasu admitted last month he isn't ruling out his star man for a crunch double header.

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