Racing PositionsAo Tanaka scores in the 59'4M1:08Unstoppable Samurai Blue: Reliving Japan's charge to the 2026 World Cup1YGabriel TanHow close are Japan to Moriyasu's bold target of winning the World Cup?1YGabriel TanJapan nearly masters of their own downfall but quality in reserve comes to the rescue2YGabriel TanAmid the unpredictability of the Asian qualifiers, the only certainty is a Japan triumph2YGabriel TanWith blockbuster display, Japan might have found a way to fit all their A-listers into one cast2YGabriel TanFortuna Dusseldorf pounces on the rebound to take the lead in extra time2Y1:02Amid heartbreak, Japan will learn that brute force is sometimes required to break down a wall3YGabriel TanWhy Japan hero Ao Tanaka has already forgotten his dramatic winner vs. Spain3YGabriel TanJapan's quest for historic quarterfinal berth looks lot more realistic after sensational Germany win3YGabriel Tan