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Japan display talent and ambition to scale new heights at World Cup

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Japan have never gone beyond the last 16 at a World Cup but they have set themselves the ambitious target of winning next year's tournament.

Hajime Moriyasu's side became the first team to punch their ticket to the 2026 competition in the United States , Canada and Mexico .

They beat Bahrain 2-0 last week and drew 0 -0 with Saudi Arabia in the third round of qualifiers.

Japan are 15th in the FIFA rankings and are aiming to win the World Cup .