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Unlucky #4 The Japanese squad list goes from 3 to 5 as the number 4 is considered unlucky in the country. Four is pronounced “shi” which is the same as “death.”

11KG In July 2010 a replica of the World Cup trophy was seized at a Columbian airport. The 14inch statue was made from 11 kilos of cocaine.

2014 Japan were the first team to qualify for the 2014 World Cup back in June 2013.