Japan secured a stunning 2-1 comeback victory over Spain on December 1, 2022, topping "Group E" after a controversial VAR-validated goal by Ao Tanaka. Despite dominant initial possession from Spain, Japan's second-half surge, marked by goals from Ritsu Doan and Tanaka, eliminated Germany and sent Japan through as group winners. Read the full story at FIFA . Google Sports Data This response uses data provided by Google Sports Doan dazzles as Japan stun Spain | FIFA World Cup Upsets