Japan and Morocco challenge football giants in World Cup knockout stage
Japan and Morocco competed against traditional football powers Brazil and the Netherlands in the last 32 of the World Cup on Monday. Morocco became the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final in 2022, while Japan has shown consistent improvement in international play. Both teams aim to challenge the dominance of European and South American nations.
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Published 27 Jun 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 27 Jun 2026, 19:31 UTC
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