1. Kyodo News Sports @kyodo_sports_en

2. Brazil dance into last eight as Japan lose on penalties – Football Daily podcast

   
   

   Japan (National Football)

   Brazil dance into last eight as Japan lose on penalties – Football Daily podcast

   Max Rushden
   via the Guardian

3. Croatia knock Japan out of World Cup after Livakovic’s heroics in shootout

   
   

   Japan (National Football)

   Croatia knock Japan out of World Cup after Livakovic’s heroics in shootout

   Andy Hunter
   via the Guardian

5. Fans Love Japan's Thrilling Run 👏

   What an incredible World Cup for Samurai Blue 📲

   
   

   Japan (National Football)

   Fans Love Japan's Thrilling Run 👏

   What an incredible World Cup for Samurai Blue 📲

   Joe Tansey
   via Bleacher Report

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6. jfa_en @jfa_en

7. Kyodo News Sports @kyodo_sports_en

8. Kyodo News Sports @kyodo_sports_en

9. Croatia Wins on Penalties 😱

   Livaković saves THREE spot kicks to send 2018 finalists into World Cup quarterfinals

   FOX Soccer @FOXSoccer

   Livaković does it again! Japan: ❌❌✅❌ Croatia: ✅✅❌ https://t.co/E2P4GYm0g0

11. Japan Missed THREE Penalties 🫣

    How not to work a World Cup penalty shootout

    FOX Soccer @FOXSoccer

    Croatia wins the first penalty shootout of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and advances to the quarterfinals 🇭🇷😱 Relive all the back-and-forth moments in our 90' in 90" highlights ⬇️ https://t.co/t2Uy4iusyV

12. Monday's Results and R16 Schedule 🏆

    Brazil blasted its way to the quarterfinals against Croatia, which beat Japan on penalties. Full recap ⬇️

    
    

    Japan (National Football)

    Monday's Results and R16 Schedule 🏆

    Brazil blasted its way to the quarterfinals against Croatia, which beat Japan on penalties. Full recap ⬇️

    Joe Tansey
    via Bleacher Report

13. Kyodo News Sports @kyodo_sports_en

14. Kyodo News Sports @kyodo_sports_en

15. Kyodo News Sports @kyodo_sports_en

17. Croatia Back in It 💪

    Perišić with the terrific header to equalize against Japan 🎥

    B/R Football @brfootball

    Ivan Perišić NAILED the header 👊 (via @TelemundoSports) https://t.co/nXyZnjtaUT

18. Japan Leads Croatia at HT 😲

    More Samurai Blue magic has 2018 finalists trailing thanks to this set-piece routine 🎥

    FOX Soccer @FOXSoccer

    JAPAN TAKES THE LEAD 🔥 Maeda puts Japan on top 💪 https://t.co/qVartKoL4O

19. Japan Fans Stay Turning Up 🇯🇵

    90min @90min_Football

    Some amazing costumes on display from the Japan fans today! 😅 https://t.co/HMRtu3zYfk

20. Kyodo News Sports @kyodo_sports_en

21. CHRISTOPHER @Kurisu210

23. Kyodo News Sports @kyodo_sports_en

24. Japan v Croatia: World Cup 2022 last 16 – live

    
    

    Japan (National Football)

    Japan v Croatia: World Cup 2022 last 16 – live

    Daniel Harris
    via the Guardian

25. Japan’s Samurai Blues ready to enter the fray once more against Croatia

    
    

    Japan (National Football)

    Japan’s Samurai Blues ready to enter the fray once more against Croatia

    Andy Hunter
    via the Guardian

26. Diverse World Cup knockout stage a leap forward for Africa and Asia

    
    

    Japan (National Football)

    Diverse World Cup knockout stage a leap forward for Africa and Asia

    Nick Ames
    via the Guardian

27. Kyodo News Sports @kyodo_sports_en

29. Kyodo News Sports @kyodo_sports_en

30. jfa_en @jfa_en

31. World Cup Power Rankings 📈

    The knockout stage has finally arrived, so let's see how strong each side looks 📲

    
    

    Japan (National Football)

    World Cup Power Rankings 📈

    The knockout stage has finally arrived, so let's see how strong each side looks 📲

    Alex Windley
    via Bleacher Report

32. Time for the Knockouts 🍿

    The bracket is set...and you just know it's going to be drama

    B/R Football @brfootball

    32 began. 16 remain. Time for the knockouts 🍿 https://t.co/yWF1L6TuS7

33. Winners/Losers of Group Stage 🤩

    What on Earth just happened?! World Cup in Qatar has been spectacular, so let's break it all down 📲

    
    

    Japan (National Football)

    Winners/Losers of Group Stage 🤩

    What on Earth just happened?! World Cup in Qatar has been spectacular, so let's break it all down 📲

    Nick Akerman
    via Bleacher Report

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36. jfa_en @jfa_en

37. Luis Enrique oblivious to team’s peril during Spain’s ‘collapse’ against Japan

    
    

    Japan (National Football)

    Luis Enrique oblivious to team’s peril during Spain’s ‘collapse’ against Japan

    Sid Lowe
    via the Guardian

38. Morata or moratta? Japan fans mock Spanish striker after 2-1 World Cup win – video

    
    

    Japan (National Football)

    Morata or moratta? Japan fans mock Spanish striker after 2-1 World Cup win – video

    Source: Reuters
    via the Guardian

39. Kyodo News Sports @kyodo_sports_en

41. Kyodo News Sports @kyodo_sports_en

42. Miracle of Doha 2.0: Japan rejoices again after controversial World Cup win

    
    

    Japan (National Football)

    Miracle of Doha 2.0: Japan rejoices again after controversial World Cup win

    Justin McCurry
    via the Guardian

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46. World Cup Knockout Stage Preview 🔮

    The round of 16 starts Saturday. Get yourself prepared for the action 📲

    
    

    Japan (National Football)

    World Cup Knockout Stage Preview 🔮

    The round of 16 starts Saturday. Get yourself prepared for the action 📲

    Joe Tansey
    via Bleacher Report

47. Spain have ‘nothing to celebrate’ despite evading path to Brazil, says Luis Enrique

    
    

    Japan (National Football)

    Spain have ‘nothing to celebrate’ despite evading path to Brazil, says Luis Enrique

    Paul MacInnes
    via the Guardian

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50. Simón plays Spain into trouble as Japan turn World Cup upside down again | Sid Lowe

    
    

    Japan (National Football)

    Simón plays Spain into trouble as Japan turn World Cup upside down again | Sid Lowe

    Sid Lowe
    via the Guardian

52. Japan Won by *This* Much 🤯

    Incredible pic shows just how close Samurai Blue was to going home 📸

    Henry Bushnell @HenryBushnell

    And thus, the bird's eye view is the important angle of the Japan goal. Here it is. Ball is in, it seems — barely, by millimeters. https://t.co/pgm9ZURD16

53. Kyodo News Sports @kyodo_sports_en

54. jfa_en @jfa_en

55. This Is Helpful 👍

    James Sharpe @TheSharpeEnd

    Commentators confused, after watching the first replay, about why the Japan goal stood. A reminder that camera angles can be deceiving. #WorldCup2022 #JPNESP #JPN https://t.co/Ew12D8SzwT

56. Japan shock Spain in controversial style to send Germany tumbling out

    
    

    Japan (National Football)

    Japan shock Spain in controversial style to send Germany tumbling out

    Paul MacInnes
    via the Guardian

58. Kyodo News Sports @kyodo_sports_en

59. Kyodo News Sports @kyodo_sports_en

60. Japan Win Eliminates Germany 🍿

    Japan's historic 2-1 victory over Spain sends Germany home from the World Cup, along with Costa Rica 🎥

    B/R Football @brfootball

    JAPAN TOP THE GROUP AND GERMANY ARE OUT 😱 https://t.co/ZZt71aC37u

61. Japan Tops Group E 😱

    Two goals in six minutes has Samurai Blue 2-1 up on Spain; Germany out as it stands 🎥

    FOX Soccer @FOXSoccer

    JAPAN TIES IT 🇯🇵🔥 As it stands, Japan is through to the knockout stage https://t.co/9Q58ke30Vw

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64. Kyodo News Sports @kyodo_sports_en

65. Morata Gives Spain the Lead 🇪🇸

    Didn't take long for La Furia Roja to jump out in front of Japan 🎥

    FOX Soccer @FOXSoccer

    MORATA PUTS SPAIN ON TOP 🇪🇸 That makes 3 goals in 3 games for Morata 🔥 https://t.co/J4m43tlzPn

66. 👏👏👏

    Japan has been absolutely wonderful at the World Cup 📸

    Football Tweet ⚽ @Football__Tweet

    THIS COUNTRY. #JPN | #FIFAWorldCup https://t.co/Ee1ng9QF6b

67. jfa_en @jfa_en

68. jfa_en @jfa_en

70. Japan Flip the Script 🇯🇵

    Down 1-0 and out of the World Cup to 2-1 up and topping the group 🎥

    FOX Soccer @FOXSoccer

    TWO FOR JAPAN Take another look at the goal that put Japan on top vs Spain ⬇️ https://t.co/kyH3k6Hsn8