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FIFA World Cup Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Winner Playoff Pa.. | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Tunisia | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taishi Nozawa | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tomoki Hayakaw.. | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Leo Brian Koku.. | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taishi Nozawa | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tomoki Hayakaw.. | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Leo Brian Koku.. | 0 | 0 | 0 |