Japan has officially become the first team to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after securing a 2-0 victory over Bahrain in Saitama.
Second-half goals from Crystal Palace’s Daichi Kamada and Real Sociedad’s Takefusa Kubo sealed the win, ensuring the Samurai Blue progressed with three games
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Anthony Nlebem
Head of Sports at BusinessDay Media, a seasoned Digital Content Producer, and FIFA/CAF Accredited Journalist with over a decade of sports reporting.Has a deep understanding of the Nigerian and global sports landscape and skills in delivering comprehensive and insightful sports content.
