World Cup Japón Share JFA boss backs Nishino amid World Cup row BeSoccer 5 years ago 376 | Reading time: minutes Japan have faced an angry backlash for their choice of tactics. AFP Japan's football chief has saluted the team for its "fair play" as debate rages over the manner in which the Blue Samurai booked their spot in the last 16 of the World Cup. End Group H. MD 3 Japan 0-1 Poland 28 JUN 2018