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Could Japan be the World Cup's dark horses?

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Japan went unbeaten against European opposition at the last World Cup, beating Germany and Spain in the group stage and drawing with Croatia (1-1) in the round of 16 before being eliminated on penalties. [Getty Images]There is always at least one team that defies the odds and emerges as the surprise package of a World Cup.Just ask Morocco, Russia, and Costa Rica, three nations who have all produced memorable runs deep into the knockout stages in recent years despite the modest expectations headi

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