Japan National Football Team Advances to FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers Round 3

Tokyo, Japan, (November 11, 2021)

Japan National Football Team Secures Spot in Final Round of FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers

The Japan National Football Team has earned a seat in the third round of the FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers after defeating the China National Football Team 1-0 on Thursday.

This win marks Japan's sixth consecutive victory in the Asian Qualifiers and solidifies their position at the top of Group B with 18 points.

Key Points:

* Japan National Football Team secures a spot in the third round of the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. * The win against China National Football Team solidifies their position at the top of Group B with 18 points. * This victory marks Japan's sixth consecutive win in the Asian Qualifiers.

Yuya Osako scored the game's only goal in the 40th minute, heading in a cross from Takumi Minamino to give Japan the lead.

China had several chances to equalize in the second half, but Japan's defense held firm and secured the victory.

With the win, Japan has qualified for the third round of the Asian Qualifiers, which will be held in early 2022.

The top two teams from each group in the third round will qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.