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Japan aims for World Cup knockout stage against Costa Rica

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Japan's 2-1 win over Germany in the opening round of the World Cup is being compared to sumo wrestling. The victory has also been compared to Japan's 34-32 upset of powerful South Africa in the 2015 rugby World Cup in England. Japan has never reached the quarterfinals at a World Cup, and that's the aim this time.

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The Hindu

FIFA World Cup: Japan eyes knockouts with win in Costa Rica clash

Japan was the underdog against four-time champion Germany, but it will be a strong favorite in its next Group E match against Costa Rica, where a victory could move it into the knockout stage with a game to spare.

1 year ago·India

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The Independent

Is Japan vs Costa Rica on TV today? Time, channel and how to watch World Cup fixture

Everything you need to know ahead of the Group E meeting as the central American side look to bounce back from their thrashing by Spain

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Japan aims for World Cup knockout stage against Costa Rica

Japan could reach the knockout round of 16 at the World Cup with a victory over Costa Rica in the second Group E match for both teams. Japan upset Germany

1 year ago·United States

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abc News

Japan aims for World Cup knockout stage against Costa Rica

Japan could reach the knockout round of 16 at the World Cup with a victory over Costa Rica in the second Group E match for both teams

1 year ago·United States

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KRDO

Japan aims for World Cup knockout stage against Costa Rica

By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports WriterDOHA, Qatar (AP) — Japan could reach the round of 16 at the World Cup with a victory over Costa Rica in the second Group E match for both teams. Japan upset Germany in its opener 2-1. Costa Rica lost to Spain 7-0. This is Japan’s seventh straight appearance at the World Cup. It has advanced three times to the round of 16, and lost each time. The most recent was a 3-2 loss in second-half stoppage time to Belgium in…

1 year ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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