Japan has officially secured a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the first team to qualify for the tournament.
Idman.biz reports that Japan defeated Bahrain 2-0 in the AFC Qualifiers (Group C, Matchday 7), guaranteeing their place in the final stage of the competition ahead of schedule.
With 19 points from 7 matches, Japan has mathematically secured at least second place in their group, sitting 9 points ahead of Australia, their closest competitor.
The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
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