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Japan beats Spain 2-1 as both teams advance at FIFA World Cup

Japan's Ao Tanaka scores his side's second goal during the World Cup group E soccer match between Japan and Spain, at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)

Same stadium. Same result. Similar shocking victory for Japan at the World Cup.

After beating Germany 2-1 in its opener, Japan found its way into the round of 16 of the World Cup by defeating Spain by the same score in its last group game Thursday.

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