All Soccer News and Updates for Topic: Japan

Japan enters the quarter-finals with an impeccable record, having won all three group stage matches without conceding a goal. Their recent 1-0 victory against Israel maintained their perfect defensive record and 100% win rate in Group D.

Israel faces a challenging situation after their 4-2 defeat against Paraguay at the Parc des Princes. They enter the final group stage match at the bottom of Group D, needing a victory against table-topping Japan and favorable results elsewhere to have any chance of progressing to the knockout stages.

Japan kicked off their Olympic campaign with a stunning 5-0 victory over Paraguay, featuring braces from Shunsuke Mito and Shota Fujio. Captain Joel Fujita emphasized the importance of their opening match, but now the focus shifts to securing progression with a game to spare by winning against Mali.

Japan has qualified for a record-breaking eighth successive Olympic Games, but faces challenges as they head to Paris. Star players like Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo and Parma's Zion Suzuki have been prevented from participating by their clubs. As a result, Go Oiwa has named an 18-man squad without a single over-23 player, with national team director Masakuni Yamamoto describing the selection process as "difficult".