SEOUL -- Japan and South Korea will face familiar obstacles to getting through to the knockout phase of the 2026 World Cup, but will be quietly pleased with the draw held in Washington on Friday, as they both avoided a so-called group of death.
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Japan and South Korea avoid 'Group of Death' at the 2026 World Cup
Favorable draw boosts teams' odds of reaching knockout stage in 48-team tournament
Japan's Takefusa Kubo celebrates scoring their second goal in a World Cup qualifier against Indonesia in Suita, Japan, on June 10. © Reuters
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