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China envies Japanese soccer.
Japan's national soccer team, led by coach Hajime Moriyasu, beat Bahrain 2-0 in Group C of the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup at Saitama Stadium in Japan at 7:35 p.m. on the 20th. Japan continued its unbeaten streak with six wins and one draw (19 points), securing at least second place in the group regardless of the results of the remaining three games and getting tickets to North Korea and Central America. With the victory, Japan became the first country to qualify for the North Korea-China World Cup.
The situation in China is the opposite. China lost 0-1 away to Saudi Arabia. He remains at the bottom with 2 wins and 5 losses (6 points, -11 points) in seven games.
Japanese soccer media outlet Soccer Digest said on the 24th that foreign media were surprised by the tremendous strength of the Japanese national team. The response is that only three European teams can be made. Japan decided to advance to the World Cup finals at the fastest pace ever. He is overwhelmed with six wins, one draw and 24 points and two runs in seven games, according to the report.
Citing a report by the Chinese media Zvova, the media analyzed why Japan performed well. He published an article about Moriyasu's retention, overseas expansion, and a match against the strong team.
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Zwova said 'Japan scored the most goals and recorded the least number of goals in the third qualifying round, confirming their eighth consecutive World Cup qualification. They are far ahead of other teams in Asia. There are many reasons for success. Essentially, the Japanese Football Association's long-standing strategy to foster the World Cup, close preparation, and the number of European players underlying it will be inseparable. This time, the Japanese national team is known to be the best. Its biggest strength is its overseas sales. More than 120 Japanese players play in major European leagues this season. Of the 27 convened members, 22 are playing overseas. Among them, all 16 midfielders and strikers play in Europe. Fifteen of them play in the top five leagues. It is twice the amount before the Qatar World Cup. Japan can make three teams with just European players. Japan just aims to win the World Cup, not the best in Asia. There could be more players playing in the top five European leagues.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
