I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if a team like Japan reached the World Cup semi-finals, or even the final.
After the Netherlands scored their second goal, I was just sitting there waiting for Japan to equalize. I was convinced they would come back at any moment. Even after the clock passed the 85th minute, I still felt they were going to find a way back into the game.
There’s something unusual about this team. When they defend, it feels like all 11 players are defenders. When they attack, it feels like all 11 players are attackers. The same applies in midfield. They’re organized in a way that would terrify any opponent, and the understanding between the players is incredible.