Introduction: In recent years, the Japan national team has garnered increasing attention on the international football stage, consistently achieving remarkable results in various tournaments, ...

The results are shocking. Korea did not make it into the top 21. This contrasts sharply with Japan, which ranked 13th overall ...

After matchday eight of Asia's World Cup qualifiers, ESPN's writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break ...

Japan want to win the World Cup. Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia should tell them what they need to get there.

The Rising Stars of Japanese Football The 27-man roster of Japan currently includes 22 players plying their trade in European leagues, a clear sign of the country's broadening football horizon. The ...

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

Japan national football team will host the Saudi Arabia national football team in the third-round fixture of the 2026 FIFA ...

Japan has emerged as the first nation to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup, following a decisive 2-0 victory over Bahrain.

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 ...

On Thursday, with a 2-0 win over Bahrain, the Samurai Blue are assured of a top-two finish ... as no surprise that the Japanese are once again marching on the football's biggest stage.