The Blue Samurai will face Croatia on Monday after topping Group E with two stunning comeback wins over the European heavyweights.
Japan looked dead and buried when they fell behind in both games but head coach Hajime Moriyasu helped turn the tide with his substitutions and tactical changes.
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