Japan vs Costa Rica – World Cup Group E: How they’re doing, injuries and prediction as Japanese look to qualify

JAPAN are looking to book a place in the World Cup knockout stages against all odds as they take on Costa Rica.

Few would have given the Japanese any chance of progressing to the last 16 when the draw paired them with big-hitters Spain and Germany.

But following one of the great World Cup shocks, they are now in a position to progress with a game to spare.

Samurai Blue will be heavy favourites to beat Costa Rica, who already look like they need a miracle to go through.