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Discipline and togetherness: Japan's strategy for football greatness

Discipline and togetherness: Japan's strategy for football greatness
France 24 Monday 15 June 2026, 08:47 UTC By Adam HANCOCK 1 min read
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Discipline and togetherness: Japan's strategy for football greatness Asia / Pacific Issued on: Modified: 06:00 min From the show Reading time 1 min On Sunday, Japan sealed a 2-2 draw against the higher-ranked Netherlands in their 2026 World Cup opener. Since qualifying for its first World Cup in 1998, Japan has reached every edition of the tournament and now sits 18th in the FIFA rankings.

Discipline and togetherness: Japan's strategy for football greatness Asia / Pacific Issued on: Modified: 06:00 min From the show Reading time 1 min On Sunday, Japan sealed a 2-2 draw against the higher-ranked Netherlands in their 2026 World Cup opener. Since qualifying for its first World Cup in 1998, Japan has reached every edition of the tournament and now sits 18th in the FIFA rankings. FRANCE 24's Adam Hancock, Alexis Bregere and Ayana Nishikawa travelled across Japan to uncover the secrets behind the remarkable rise of Japanese football. Advertising Related keywords
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