日本サッカーの歴史 · JAPANESE FOOTBALL TIMELINE
Japan stuns the world by defeating both Germany and Spain at the Qatar World Cup.
Japan reaches the World Cup Round of 16 in Russia, pushing Belgium to the brink in a historic match.
Japan wins the AFC Asian Cup for a record fourth time, solidifying their dominance in Asia.
Japan co-hosts the FIFA World Cup with South Korea, reaching the Round of 16 on home soil.
Japan qualifies for its first FIFA World Cup in France, beginning a run of consecutive appearances.
The defending champions qualify to try and win back-to-back trophies, but fall to Kuwait in the knock-out stages.
The first J.League season kicks off with 10 clubs, marking the birth of professional football in Japan.
Japan, as host of the AFC Asian Cup, win the cup and football's popularity skyrockets.
Japan host the Asian Cup
The Japan Professional Football League is established, transforming Japanese football forever.
Japan qualify for their first Asian Cup campaign.
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