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The 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers Round of 18 is nearing its end, and Japan's performance in Group C has indeed caused concern among many fans. Looking at the current standings, while Japan's overall strength is among the top in Asia, they have exposed many weaknesses when facing truly world-class teams. Group C, where Japan is located, is not without reason, being called the "Group of Death." Besides Japan, the other teams in Group C include Saudi Arabia, Australia, Bahrain, and Indonesia. Looking at the matches already completed, Japan lost 0-1 at home to Saudi Arabia and only managed a 1-1 draw away against Australia.

Red Star News published a report on Toutiao, outlining several cases of rape or sexual assault allegations involving participating players during this World Cup. OpenScore, respecting the presumption of innocence, has re-examined five case leads, considering the associated public opinion risks and impact on team governance.

A Toutiao video revived the story of Ronaldo's tattoo-free body, blood donation and long-term discipline. OpenScore turns the viral clip into an original football culture read.