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2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Japan becomes first country to qualify

Japan have become the first team to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 2-0 victory over Bahrain on Thursday, March 20, 2025.

The Asian giants secured the win on matchday seven of the Asian World Cup qualifiers, extending their lead at the top of Group C.

Goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo sealed qualification for the Blue Samurai, as they booked their place in the tournament with three matches to spare.

They lead the table with 19 points after seven games, winning six and drawing one, with zero losses.

Their unbeaten streak has secured them early qualification, making them the first country aside from host nations USA, Mexico, and Canada to qualify for the prestigious intercontinental tournament.

The 2026 World Cup will introduce a new expanded format, featuring 48 teams for the first time in history.

The teams will be divided into 12 groups of four, with the top two from each group, along with the eight best third-placed teams, advancing to the round of 32.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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