
Japan becomes the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after host nations
Japanese players celebrate qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the 2-0 victory after the FIFA World Cup Asian qualifier Group C match between Japan and Bahrain at Saitama Stadium on March 20, 2025, in Saitama, Japan. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup…