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2026 U-17 WWC: Japan coach Shirai warns of tough challenge against Flamingos
2026 U-17 WWC: Japan coach Shirai warns of tough challenge against Flamingos
The Asians are unbeaten in Morocco and have conceded just two goals.
Shirai’s side also scraped through a difficult test in the knockout round against Ghana and DPR Korea on their way to the final.
The Flamingos have also made a big impression in the competition, recovering from a 2-1 defeat against Poland in their first game to earn a place in the final.
“Winning the World Cup has been our goal ever since this team came together,” Shirai told FIFA during the pre-match press conference.
We’ve already faced three African sides that have all been very powerful and determined to score goals.”
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