Japan’s World Cup hopes in danger after loss to Saudi Arabia

Published October 7, 2021 5:43 PM

By JOHN DUERDEN
Associated Press

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Japan surprisingly lost 1-0 to Saudi Arabia to leave its chances of a seventh successive World Cup appearance in jeopardy. Japan has now lost two of the first three games in Group B to sit six points behind Saudi Arabia and leaders Australia, who both have the maximum nine. The top two from both six-team groups qualify for next year’s tournament in Qatar automatically. Australia, South Korea and China all earned wins.

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