June 23, 2026 07:25 pm (IST)
Japan reach World Cup knockout stage despite loss against Poland
Volgograd, Jun 28 (IBNS): Despite a loss in their last Group H match against Poland, Japan qualified for the next round of the FIFA World Cup 2018 at the Vogograd Arena Stadium here on Thursday.
Poland defeated Japan 1-0.
Poland's lone goal was scored by Jan Bednarek at the 59th minute of the match.
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