FIFA Qualifiers, Japan's shock defeat continues

Saudi's midfielder Abdulellah al-Malki (L) vies for the ball with Japan's forward Yuya Osako during the 2022 Qatar World Cup Asian Qualifiers football match. Source: AFP via Getty Images

Japan's hopes of World Cup qualification suffered a major blow with a 1-0 loss to Saudi Arabia on Thursday. The loss in Jeddah was the second in three games for the Japanese after a surprise defeat by the Omani in Osaka last month.

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