Cruising to 2026 World Cup qualification after a home win over Bahrain on Thursday, Japan captain Wataru Endo reveled in the ...

The Current Landscape of Youth Football Development Japanese football, particularly within its campus leagues, has captured the attention of scouts worldwide. The 27% revenue investment into youth ...

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

Japan become the first nation to book their place in the 2026 World Cup through qualifying after defeating Bahrain 2-0 in ...

Since its inception in the 1970s, Japanese football has made tremendous strides in youth training and the establishment of professional leagues. Initially, this sport faced challenges in gaining ...

Japan became the first non-host nation to clinch a 2026 World Cup berth after beating Bahrain 2-0 at home through goals from ...

Alongside Kamada, Japan’s Premier League representation included Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo and Brighton winger Kaoru ...

The Hamburg-born 27-year-old also has a Japanese wife, speaks the language and is thinking of studying at a Japanese ...

The Asian Football Confederation is guaranteed eight ... to battle for the remaining spots available for the continent. Japan, managed by Hajime Moriyasu, had reached the last 16 of the 2022 ...