Japan has become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium.

This rise is more than just numbers; it signifies Japan's growing influence and capability in international football. For instance, take Yoichi Ito, a current player with Bayern Munich, who highlights ...

Hajime Moriyasu's tenure as the head coach of Japan's national soccer team has been nothing short of transformative. In just seven years, he has led the team to leap from a global rank of 55th to an ...

After celebrating qualification for an eighth consecutive World Cup finals with beaming smiles and high fives, Japan shifted focus towards becoming the first Asian side to win football's most coveted ...

Japan beat Bahrain 2-0 in Saitama on Thursday to become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup and extend their run ...

Japan will become the first nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday if they defeat Bahrain at Saitama Stadium as ...

Several other teams are still competing for World Cup qualification. Argentina needs victories over Uruguay and Brazil and ...

Japan will become the first qualifier to join co-hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico at the 2026 World Cup if it beats ...

Japan becomes the first team to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 win over Bahrain, securing their spot in the ...