Nils Nielsen's side needed a stoppage-time penalty to rescue a 1-1 draw against Colombia in an international friendly on Sunday.

The legendary Japanese player, still going strong and playing at age 58, marvels at how far football has come in his country.

When Daizen Maeda was chosen to lead the line for Japan at their opening match of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, there was a ...

Illan Meslier is one clean sheet away from reaching a total of 22 and thus surpassing last season’s tally, while Joe Rodon ...

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

The 2026 men's World ... Cup qualifiers -- the latest victory being a 2-0 win over Tanzania-- has the Atlas Lions looking ...

"That's what we all keep saying. Our goal is to win the World Cup." Japan have reached the last 16 four times since making ...

Iran became the second Asian side to secure their place at the 2026 World Cup after twice coming from behind to draw 2-2 with ...

Australia beat China 2-0 and are three points ahead of the Saudis with two games remaining. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard said "everything can happen" after a 0-0 draw with already qualified Japan on Tuesday kept ...

New Zealand qualified for the 2026 World Cup on Monday as veterans Michael Boxall and Kosta Barbarouses scored in a second-half burst to beat New Caledonia 3-0 in Auckland. Centre back Boxall ...

After celebrating qualification for an eighth consecutive FIFA World Cup with beaming smiles and high fives, Japan shifted focus towards becoming the first Asian side to win football's most ...