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Back in 1992, before they had even qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time, and at a time when football in the country was in the doldrums, Japan announced their "100 Year Vision" to win the tournament by 2092. In 2005, with two World Cup appearances now under their belt, the Japan Football Association brought forward the timeline: 2050 was now the target. The Samurai Blue have now featured at every World Cup since their debut in 1998; the 2026 edition will be their eighth...
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22 World Cup items, 22 stories
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