Japan secured its position as the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup following a 2-0 victory over Bahrain on Thursday. The match took place in Saitama, where Japan leads Group C in the Asian qualifiers.
Although the game remained scoreless in the first half, Japan pulled ahead in the second half with goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo. Despite initial challenges on a brisk evening, the team managed to clinch the win and pave their way to the World Cup, setting a strong precedent for the upcoming international tournament.
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