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Japan

Prior to making it to South Africa in 2010, Japan have participated in three previous World Cups, in 1998, 2002 and 2006, despite attempting to qualify in 14 occasions. Their best result was making it to the second round in 2002.

Trivia

• 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.

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• list of all countries who have participated in the World Cup
• FIFA World Cup Home
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