Despite missing key players, Hajime Moriyasu’s side have built strength in depth to challenge the traditional order In 2002 there was a sense that Japan had slightly missed an opportunity. South Korea may have enjoyed the benefit of some favourable refereeing, but they also impressed. They were...

Source: [Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/13/best-in-asia-no-longer-enough-japan-world-cup-breakthrough)

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