With a squad of players who are nearly all playing in Europe, observers tell CNA's Matthew Mohan that hopes are high for the Samurai Blue at this year's World Cup despite the injuries. ARLINGTON, Texas: Japan have never progressed past the round of 16 at the World Cup, but this could be the year that history is made, observers told CNA. The Samurai Blue have been tipped to do well in this year's tournament, despite injuries to key players. Japan are grouped with the Netherlands, Sweden and