Japan falls to Brazil 2-1 as Asia struggles in World Cup
Japan lost to Brazil 2-1 in the knockout stage of the World Cup on Sunday, despite a strong first half. Seven of Asia's nine teams exited in the group stage, highlighting a lack of competitive depth. Japan's coach Hajime Moriyasu emphasized the need for improvements across the continent to inspire future success.
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Published 30 Jun 2026, 15:00 UTC · Updated 30 Jun 2026, 15:11 UTC
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