World Cup Football

Japan

Prior to making it to Germany 2006, Japan have participated in two previous World Cups, in 1998 and 2002, despite attempting to qualify in 13 occasions.
In 1998, the team reached the finals in France, suffering narrow defeats to Argentina, Croatia and Jamaica.
Four years later, in 2002 in their home country, Japan would have their finest hour, making it to the last sixteen only to be eliminated by a close 1-0 defeat to eventual semi-finalists Turkey.
Where is Japan? Check out this map.