Asian qualifying: Can Japan win the World Cup? Irvine the new Cahill?
After matchday eight of Asia's World Cup qualifiers, ESPN's writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break ...
Japan Team Advances to World Cup Early: Impact of Injuries to Hayase Matsumoto and Kaise Ueda
On March 22, a significant announcement from the Japan Football Association (JFA) confirmed that Hayase Matsumoto and Kaise Ueda would leave the national team due to injuries, and the team will face ...
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Japan Becomes the First Team to Qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
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 ...
Japan's Draw with Saudi Arabia: A Reflection on Pressure and Growth in Football
In a tense match during the 8th round of Group C in the 18-strong tournament, Japan faced Saudi Arabia at home, resulting in a frustrating 0-0 draw. This outcome marked Japan's second draw in the ...
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Japan display talent and ambition to scale new heights at World Cup
Japan have never gone beyond the last 16 at a World Cup but they have set themselves the ambitious target of winning next ...
Post-qualification hangover immediately offers areas of improvement for Japan
Japan want to win the World Cup. Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia should tell them what they need to get there.
Why Hidetoshi Nakata, face of the 2002 World Cup, retired at 29: ‘I’m not a fan of football’
The midfielder became a global star and earned moves to Italy and England but has never regretted his decision to stop ...
Unstoppable Samurai Blue: Reliving Japan's charge to the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Japan are the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Here's how they did so -- in sheer dominant fashion.
Japan becomes the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after host nations
Japan has become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium.