Podcast [English World] Episode 149: Japan’s pursuit of a World Cup title falls short

How close are Japan to winning the World Cup?

Three Kyodo News reporters -- Keinosuke Taga, Toma Mochizuki and sports reporter Sean Miyaguchi -- discuss Japan’s clash with football powerhouse Brazil in the knockout stage of the World Cup. They examine what the match revealed about Japan's progress, how close they came to a historic upset, and what it means for their chances of one day lifting football’s biggest trophy. Sean also shares his analysis of the match, explaining where Japan stand among the world’s elite and what still separates them from World Cup glory.