Japan stuns Spain at Fifa World Cup, advances to knockout stage

Japan beat Spain 2-1 at the Fifa World Cup on December 1, 2022, finishing atop their group and advancing to Round of 16. As a result of Japan’s win, Spain finished second while Germany was knocked out. The second comeback upset win of the tournament for Samurai Blue triggered gleeful celebrations among their fans in the Qatar capital Doha and back home in Japan.