Japan 1998
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The Legacy
Japan reached the 1998 World Cup for the first time in their history. Manager Takeshi Okada selected a squad featuring Hidetoshi Nakata, Masashi Nakayama, and goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi for the tournament in France. The team struggled to make an impact, losing all three group matches against Argentina, Croatia, and Jamaica. Despite the early exit, the exposure helped launch the careers of key individuals abroad. This away kit was manufactured by Asics for a side that proved they could compete on the international stage after securing qualification.
Key Moment
Japan's historic debut at the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France, including Masashi Nakayama scoring Japan's first-ever World Cup goal against Jamaica.
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