Japan stun Spain 2-1 to book place in World Cup last 16

Posted 2022-12-01, Al Jazeera Headlines

Photo: AP / Themba Hadebe

Japan scored twice early in the second half to come from behind to defeat Spain 2-1 and advance to the round of 16 of the World Cup. Alvaro Morata scored first for Spain in the 11th minute at Khalifa International Stadium on Thursday, but Japan rallied after halftime. Ritsu Doan equalised in the... read full story

Photo: Spain's Ferran Torres, left, and Japan's Kaoru Mitoma compete for the ball during the World Cup group E soccer match between Japan and Spain, at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.


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