Japan have never gone beyond the last 16 at a World Cup but they have set themselves the ambitious target of winning next ...

Japan eyes becoming the first Asian nation to clinch the World Cup after securing their place in the 2026 finals. Following a ...

Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo ...

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 ...

The gap between Korean and Japanese soccer is felt overseas as well.Global soccer media ESPN prepared a time to analyze the ...

Ranked 15th in the world, Japan aimed to make history by reaching the World Cup finals at the fastest pace. Under the guidance of head coach Hajime Moriyasu, the team opted for a 3-4-3 formation, ...

Japanese national team midfielder Yuzuhu Shiokoshi (28) is in the spotlight. With 10 years of professional experience, she ...

The Samurai Blues are aiming to win the 2026 tournament after dominating in Asian qualifying. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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