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10MA TOPICS! [JAPAN FA][AFC ASIAN QUALIFIERS] Kamada hails teammates as Japan confirm ticket in style

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March 21, 2025

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Saitama: Daichi Kamada paid tribute to his teammates after Japan became the first team to confirm their FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket with a 2-0 win over Bahrain at the Saitama Stadium 2002 on Thursday.

The victory took Japan to 19 points from seven matches, assuring them of a top two finish irrespective of what happens in the remaining games in Group C of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26.

"We didn't think it would go as smoothly as this but the players have put in a lot of effort," said Kamada, who plays his club football with English side Crystal Palace. .....



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