Cover image source: FIFA World Cup Official Website
This year’s FIFA World Cup is truly unlike any other. With unexpected wins and impressive defeats, the 2022 World Cup is truly one to watch – and this is especially the case for Japan and South Korea.
The two make history as they emerge victorious against the big leagues along the likes of Spain and Germany.
Since 2002, the two teams have not advanced beyond the Round of 16, which makes this a historic feat and a huge win as representatives of Asia in the World Cup.
🇦🇺 Australia 🇯🇵 Japan and 🇰🇷 Korea Republic are heading to the knockout stage.
This is the first time in men’s #FIFAWorldCup history that three AFC teams are in the last 16.
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 2, 2022
Ritsu Doan and Ao Tanaka scored goals as Japan defeats previous world champion Spain 2-1 and advance as group winners to the 2022 FIFA World Cup knockout stage. Spain advances as the runner-up.
😱 @f95 midfielder Ao Tanaka has just eliminated Germany from the #FIFAWorldCup!
Tanaka’s historic winner against Spain earns him hero status in Japan, and tonight’s @Budweiser Player of the Match award.
🇯🇵 #JPNESP 🇪🇸 #POTM #YoursToTake #BringHomeTheBud @budfootball pic.twitter.com/eCpcCePWwd
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 1, 2022
Despite a thrilling 4-2 victory over Costa Rica, Germany is eliminated from the FIFA World Cup in 2022 after Japan’s victory over Spain. Germany has been eliminated before the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup for the second time in a row.
Samurai Blue fans, we have a treat for you 🇯🇵
Get HYPED with Japan’s top goals from the #FIFAWorldCup 🔥 #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/zMrtnjZt2H
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 23, 2022
South Korea provided late drama thanks to Hwang Hee-Chan, whose injury-time goal gave his nation a 2-1 victory over Portugal and a spot in the World Cup knockout rounds.
Hwang Hee-Chan, one of the substitutes who had finally recovered from an injury, ended up saving the day with his last-gasp strike.
Hwang Hee-Chan became Korea Republic’s hero after sending them to the knockout stages. 👏
Watch the ‘Life in GB’ series which follows the Korea Republic international as he adjusts to life in Wolverhampton, England. 🇰🇷➡️🏴
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 3, 2022
South Korea is set to play against Brazil, the tournament favourite and top-ranked team entering the tournament, while Japan will take on Croatia, the 2018 World Cup runner-up this December 5.
What else can we expect from these two teams moving forward?
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