SAITAMA – Wataru Endo has urged fans to buy into his belief that Japan can win the 2026 World Cup, after they became the first team to qualify for the quadrennial showpiece on March 20.

Japan became ... 2026 men’s World Cup, with the three host countries already assured a spot in the 48-team tournament. “Thanks to the players for their efforts and the fans for their support ...

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

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

Japan cannot be accused of lacking ambition, with Endo calling for fans to buy into their goal of winning the World Cup in an on-pitch address after sealing qualification. That may be seen as ...

SAITAMA, Japan ... of the World Cup is bigger than it has ever been, with the field expanding from 32 teams to 48 teams. FIFA says it expects more than 5 million soccer fans from around ...

[SAITAMA, Japan] Wataru Endo said Japan can win the 2026 World Cup after becoming the first team to qualify and the Liverpool ace urged fans to buy into the ambitious target. Japan beat Bahrain 2-0 on ...

At its eighth straight World Cup, Japan joins co-hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico in the expanded 48-team tournament. “Thanks to the players for their efforts and the fans for their ...