Japan’s evaluation is this good.
Japan is the first team in the world to win a ticket to the 2026 North-China World Cup finals, excluding the host country. In Asia, their performance was overwhelming and there was no match.
They are aiming to win the World Cup. In the meantime, Asia’s best performance was the semi-final myth achieved by South Korea during the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup. Japan is looking beyond that.
사진 확대 “Jovenesfutbolistasmx” said, “The countries that will give the biggest surprise at the upcoming North-China World Cup are as follows.” Japan ranked No. 1, Sweden ranked No. 2, Ecuador ranked No. 3, Norway ranked No. 4, and Mexico ranked No. 5. 사진=‘Jovenesfutbolistasmx’ SNS
At this time, Mexican media “Jovenesfutbolistasmx” announced five countries that will make a splash at the North-China World Cup. And Japan proudly topped the list here.
“Jovenesfutbolistasmx” said, “The countries that will give the biggest surprise at the upcoming North-China World Cup are as follows.” Japan ranked No. 1, Sweden ranked No. 2, Ecuador ranked No. 3, Norway ranked No. 4, and Mexico ranked No. 5.
All 48 countries that will participate in the North Korea-China World Cup have not been decided yet. The reliability of the data is low because it was published in such a situation. However, even so, the fact that Japan ranked first gives some insight into the world’s perspective.
사진 확대 Japan is the first team in the world to win a ticket to the 2026 North-China World Cup finals, excluding the host country. In Asia, their performance was overwhelming and there was no match. Photo = B/R Football SNS
Soccer fans around the world reacted to this. And the response was varied.
One fan said, “Japan has potential, but it won’t do anything.” Another fan was confident, saying, “Japan will definitely go to the semifinals.”
In addition, there were various reactions such as “How can you surprise us when you can’t beat Mexico or the United States?” “Japan will be the same as always,” and “Japan is the only team that will break through.”
Meanwhile, Japan was sluggish with one draw and one loss against Mexico and the United States in its first A-match schedule compared to the North Korea-China World Cup. 0-0 draw with Mexico and 0-2 loss to the United States.
Japan invites Paraguay and Brazil to play an A match once again in October.
사진 확대 Japan was sluggish with one draw and one loss against Mexico and the United States in its first A-match schedule compared to the North Korea-China World Cup. 0-0 draw with Mexico and 0-2 loss to the United States. And in October, Paraguay and Brazil will be invited home to play an A match once again. Photo = Japanese Football Association SNS
[MIN JUN KU, MK Sports Reporter]
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