Japan has become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium.

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 beat Bahrain 2-0 in Saitama on Thursday to become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup and extend their run ...

Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday as Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo struck in the ...

Real Sociedad forward Takefusa Kubo celebrates scoring for Japan against Bahrain in Saitama, Japan, on March 20. AFP . Japan ...

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

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.

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

Japan has become the first team to book its spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026.Japan defeated Bahrain in Saitama with a decisive ...

Japan becomes the first team to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 win over Bahrain, securing their spot in the ...

Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday as Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo struck in the second half to earn Hajime Moriyasu's side a 2-0 win over Bahrain at ...

Japan has become the first country to qualify for the 2026 World Cup beyond the tournament’s three hosts. The nation secured its berth in the expanded 48-team field on Thursday with a 2-0 win ...