Moriyasu's excitement was palpable as he addressed the press after the match, surrounded by notable figures such as Kozo Tashima, President of the Japan Football Association, national team supervisor ...

SAITAMA,Japan, Mar 20 (Kyodo/APP): Japan became the first non-host nation to clinch a 2026 World Cup berth after beating ...

Three individuals have been convicted for human trafficking offenses. Under the pretense of legitimate employment, the ...

A woman accused of harassing her ex-husband through abusive text messages was acquitted after the court ruled that the ...

The runaway Asian Group C leaders failed to sparkle on a chilly night in Saitama until Crystal Palace forward Kamada pounced ...

Wataru Endo said Japan can win the 2026 World Cup after becoming the first team to qualify and the Liverpool ace urged fans to buy into the ambitious target. Japan beat Bahrain 2-0 on Thursday to ...

Looking ahead, the Chinese national team faces a daunting challenge with their next matches against Indonesia and Bahrain. These games are set to take place in rounds 9 and 10, and the pressure is ...

Japan ensure a top two finish with 2-0 win against Bahrain in Group C of Asia qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

Japan has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be held in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Japan is the first non-host ...

SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama ...

Japan are the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Here's how they did so -- in sheer dominant fashion.

Japan have become the first team - not including the hosts Canada, Mexico and USA - to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, with ...