Japan Secures First Spot in 2026 World Cup with 2-0 Win Over Bahrain
Japan has become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after a 2-0 victory over Bahrain, with second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo securing their eighth consecutive appearance at the tournament. Furthermore, the win guaranteed Japan a top-two finish in Group C of Asia’s qualifiers, where Australia, in second place, boosted their hopes with a 5-1 win over Indonesia.
