Japan, playing in their seventh successive World Cup since first qualifying in 1998, celebrate after beating GermanyHost nation: Qatar Dates: 20 November-18 December Coverage: Live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app. Day-by-day TV listings - Full coverage detailsFifa World Cup A short strut from Tokyo's hectic Sh
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