Iraq end 42-year wait for a victory over JapanIran also into last 16 after 1-0 win over Hong Kong Iraq claimed their first victory over Japan in 42 years when they won their Asian Cup Group D encounter 2-1 on Friday to qualify for the knockout stage thanks to a first-half
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Australia and New Zealand’s joint bid to host the 2023 Women’s World Cup has taken a significant step forward after its main rival Japan announced on Monday it was withdrawing its bid. Ahead of Fifa executives gathering to decide the hosting rights on Thursday, The Japan Football Association [JFA] said international