Japan secured a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 win over Bahrain. It is the first non-host nation to qualify, joining Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo scored in the second half to seal the victory. This marks Japan’s eighth consecutive World Cup appearance since 1998. Japan secured an automatic qualification spot from Group C with three matches left. The 2026 World Cup expansion allows at least eight Asian Football Confederation teams. The qualification process continues until June, with additional spots through playoffs.
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