Japan moved on to the knockout stage of the Under-17 World Cup in Mexico after an easy a 3-1 victory over Argentina. Japan ended the group stage with 7 points after holding France 1-1 and beating Jamaica in the opening game. In the final group game Japan thrashed Argentina on goals from Daisuke Takagi and Hiroki Akino. The group stage sees only 8 teams eliminated so it is all to play for – even Argentina, for example, in 3rd place are through and, if they beat England in the Round of 16, the will face Japan again, if the Junior Blue Samurai take care of New Zealand.So it really starts NOW, but a decent group stage will help the confidence!