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Japan pitches technology in bid to host soccer World Cup

ZURICH, Switzerland - Members of Japan's 2022 World Cup bid committee pose for photos as they make their final presentation, pitching the use of cutting-edge technology to host the tournament, in Zurich, Switzerland, on Dec. 1, 2010. They are (From L to R) Japan Football Association general secretary Kozo Tashima, 8-year-old actress Rio Sasaki, senior vice sports minister Kan Suzuki, bid committee chief and FIFA board member Junji Ogura and Sony Corp. Chairman and President Howard Stringer.

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Japan's head coach Hajime Moriyasu sings the national anthem ahead of a World Cup Group E football match against Spain at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Japan's Ao Tanaka smiles after his side's 2-1 win over Spain in a World Cup Group E football match at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Japan supporters celebrate the team's 2-1 win over Spain in a World Cup Group E football match at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022. Japan advanced to the round of 16.

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Japan's Takuma Asano (R) vies for the ball with Spain's Pau Torres during the second half of a World Cup Group E football match at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Japan's Takuma Asano (18) dribbles the ball during the second half of a World Cup Group E football match against Spain at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Japan's Takuma Asano (18) dribbles the ball during the second half of a World Cup Group E football match against Spain at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Japan's Ritsu Doan (8) dribbles the ball during the second half of a World Cup Group E football match against Spain at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Japan's Daizen Maeda dribbles the ball during the first half of a World Cup Group E football match against Spain at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Japan's Takefusa Kubo (R) dribbles the ball during the first half of a World Cup Group E football match against Spain at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Japan's Daizen Maeda (L) vies for the ball with Spain's Pau Torres during the first half of a World Cup Group E football match at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Japan's Junya Ito dribbles the ball during the first half of a World Cup Group E football match against Spain at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Kaoru Mitoma kicks the ball during the second half of a World Cup Group E football match against Spain at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Kaoru Mitoma (9) dribbles the ball during the second half of a World Cup Group E football match against Spain at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Ao Tanaka (back, blue) scores Japan's second goal during the second half of a World Cup Group E football match against Spain at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Japan's Ao Tanaka (L) celebrates after his goal was confirmed by the video assistant referee during the second half of a World Cup Group E football match against Spain at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Kaoru Mitoma (front) is about to set up Japan's second goal during the second half of a World Cup Group E football match against Spain at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022. The goal scored by teammate Ao Tanaka was confirmed by the video assistant referee.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Kaoru Mitoma (front) is about to set up Japan's second goal during the second half of a World Cup Group E football match against Spain at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022. The goal scored by teammate Ao Tanaka was confirmed by the video assistant referee.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu (L) congratulates Ritsu Doan after Doan scored an equalizer during the second half of a World Cup Group E football match against Spain at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu gives instructions during the second half of a World Cup Group E football match against Spain at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Spain head coach Luis Enrique gives instructions during the first half of a World Cup Group E football match against Japan at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Ao Tanaka (blue) scores Japan's second goal during the second half of a World Cup Group E football match against Spain at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Spain players look dejected after a 2-1 loss to Japan in a World Cup Group E football match at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Spain players look dejected after a 2-1 loss to Japan in a World Cup Group E football match at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Spain players look dejected after a 2-1 loss to Japan in a World Cup Group E football match at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Spain's Rodri (16) and Japan's Daichi Kamada vie for the ball during the first half of a World Cup Group E football match at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Japan's Yuto Nagatomo (L) and Spain's Cesar Azpilicueta vie for the ball during the first half of a World Cup Group E football match at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Japan's Takefusa Kubo (blue) keeps the ball during the first half of a World Cup Group E football match against Spain at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Japanese Princess Hisako (R), honorary patron of the Japan Football Association, holds a camera in the stands ahead of a World Cup Group E football match between Japan and Spain at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Japanese Princess Hisako (front L), honorary patron of the Japan Football Association, and Kozo Tashima (front R), president of the association, clap their hands in the stands ahead of a World Cup Group E football match between Japan and Spain at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Spain's Alvaro Morata celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the first half of a World Cup Group E football match against Japan at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Japan's Takefusa Kubo looks upwards after his side allowed the opening goal to Spain during the first half of a World Cup Group E football match at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Japan goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda (12) concedes a goal from Spain's Alvaro Morata (2nd from R) during the first half of a World Cup Group E football match at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Spain's Alvaro Morata (R) reacts after scoring the opening goal during the first half of a World Cup Group E football match against Japan at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Japan's Ao Tanaka (17) celebrates with teammates after his goal was confirmed by the video assistant referee during the second half of a World Cup Group E football match against Spain at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Japan's Ao Tanaka (17) celebrates with teammates after his goal was confirmed by the video assistant referee during the second half of a World Cup Group E football match against Spain at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Japan's Ao Tanaka (17) celebrates with teammates after his goal was confirmed by the video assistant referee during the second half of a World Cup Group E football match against Spain at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Japan players celebrate after a 2-1 win over Spain in a World Cup Group E football match at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022. Japan advanced to the round of 16.

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Ao Tanaka (front, L) is set to score Japan's second goal during the second half of a World Cup Group E football match against Spain at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Ao Tanaka (3rd from R) reacts after scoring Japan's second goal during the second half of a World Cup Group E football match against Spain at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Ao Tanaka (17) reacts after scoring Japan's second goal during the second half of a World Cup Group E football match against Spain at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Ao Tanaka (17) reacts after scoring Japan's second goal during the second half of a World Cup Group E football match against Spain at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Ao Tanaka (2nd from R) scores Japan's second goal during the second half of a World Cup Group E football match against Spain at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Ao Tanaka (17) reacts after scoring Japan's second goal during the second half of a World Cup Group E football match against Spain at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Scene from Spain during football World Cup in Qatar

Spain fans watch a World Cup Group E football match between Spain and Japan at a bar in Barcelona on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Scene from Spain during football World Cup in Qatar

Spain fans watch a World Cup Group E football match between Spain and Japan at a bar in Barcelona on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Japan's Ao Tanaka (facing camera, 2nd from L) celebrates with teammates after his goal was confirmed by the video assistant referee during the second half of a World Cup Group E football match against Spain at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Japan players celebrate their 2-1 win over Spain in a World Cup Group E football match at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022. Japan advanced to the round of 16.

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Japan's Takuma Asano (18) celebrates after his side qualified for the World Cup round of 16 with a 2-1 win over Spain in a Group E football match at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.

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Japan captain Maya Yoshida (R) and teammate Hidemasa Morita celebrate after Japan qualified for the World Cup round of 16 with a 2-1 win over Spain in a Group E football match at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 1, 2022.