Brazil coach Dorival Júnior was fired on Friday after 14 months amid poor results and disappointing performances from the ...

After Japan and Iran joined the 2026 World Cup field this week, 15 Asian countries remain alive for six more guaranteed ...

The 2026 World Cup will have a record 48 teams, and Japan became the first nation excluding the three hosts to secure a spot.

Japan became the first national team to qualify through the World Cup qualifiers, with New Zealand and Argentina also ...

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

The Athletic's guide to who's qualified, how many places each confederation gets, and what stage qualification is at ...

World Cup will have a record 48 teams. It will be held in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada and kick off on June 11.

Fans show blue balloon with Japan soccer logo before the World Cup 2026 group C qualifying soccer match between Japan and ...

Iran confirmed their qualification for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday as Mehdi Taremi scored a second-half double to earn his ...

Iran qualified for the 2026 World Cup after Mehdi Taremi scored twice in a 2-2 draw with Uzbekistan on Tuesday.

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

As the world gears up for the first expanded 48-team tournament, Japan has secured its spot alongside Iran, marking a significant step for Asian football. Set against the backdrop of the Asian ...