Soccer-Battling Japan down Saudi Arabia to stay perfect in World Cup qualifying
Japan handed Saudi Arabia a 2-0 defeat in Jeddah on Thursday as Hajime Moriyasu's side continued their march towards the World Cup with a third consecutive win in Asian qualifying that moves the Samurai Blue five points clear at the top of Group C.
Japan Triumphs over Saudi Arabia in World Cup Qualifier
Japan defeated Saudi Arabia 2-0 in Jeddah in the Asian World Cup qualifiers, keeping their strong run with a third consecutive win. Daichi Kamada and substitute Koki Ogawa scored, enhancing Japan's lead in Group C.
FIFA World Cup 2026, Asian Qualifiers: Battling Japan downs Saudi Arabia to stay perfect
Japan handed Saudi Arabia a 2-0 defeat in Jeddah on Thursday as Hajime Moriyasu’s side continued its march towards the World Cup with a third consecutive win in Asian qualifying that moves the Samurai Blue five points clear at the top of Group C.
Japan score third straight win in World Cup qualifying
Japan have opened up a five-point gap at the top of their group to continue their march towards the World Cup with a third consecutive win in Asian qualifying.
Japan Leads World Cup Qualifiers Amidst Intense Asian Competition
Japan faces Saudi Arabia in a crucial World Cup qualifier, maintaining a dominant position in Asia's Group C. With impressive victories over China and Bahrain, Japan aims for another win. Meanwhile, South Korea tackles Jordan in Group B,
Battling Japan down Saudi Arabia to stay perfect in World Cup qualifying
Japan handed Saudi Arabia a 2-0 defeat in Jeddah on Thursday as Hajime Moriyasu's side continued their march towards the World Cup with a third consecutive win in Asian qualifying that moves the Samurai Blue five points clear at the top of Group C.
Japan stay perfect in World Cup qualifying
Japan maintained their 100 percent record in the third round of qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 win against Saudi Arabia in Jeddah on Thursday.In Group B, South Korea were not deterred by the absence of captain and superstar Son Heung-min as they won 2-0 against Jordan in Amman to maintain their unbeaten start to the third round.
Football: Japan beat Saudi 2-0 in World Cup qualifying
Japan continued their impressive start to the third round of Asia's World Cup qualifiers with a 2-0 win away to Group C opponents Saudi Arabia on Thursday. Daichi Kamada and Koki Ogawa netted for the unbeaten Samurai Blue at King Abdullah Sport City in Jeddah,
Amid the unpredictability of the Asian qualifiers, the only certainty is a Japan triumph
Japan continue to march on in the Asian qualifiers, this time comfortably winning a heavyweight clash with Saudi Arabia.
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