High expectations for Japan in 2026: Team's best effort is a last 16 appearance (opens in new tab)

Karl did not feature in Germany’s squad that lost to Japan at the last World Cup in Qatar\. Japan enters the tournament as Asia’s top-ranked team, with high expectations placed on the Samurai Blue\. Al Jazeera’s Patrick Fok reports\. Subscribe to our channel: Follow us on X : Find us on Facebook: Check our website: Check out our Instagram page: Download AJE Mobile App: \#Germany \#Japan \#WorldCup \#Qatar2022 \#SamuraiBlue \#Football \#AsiaFootball \#NationalTeams \#SportsNews \#Interna...