In what has been a trying season so far, Yukinari Sugawara finally had something to smile about this past week. Last Thursday ...

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

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

Goals from Takaaki Oba, Chikara Eguro and Ozu Moreira earned Japan victory over Saudi Arabia and Asia’s third and final ticket to Seychelles 2025.

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

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

In a thrilling display of skill and determination, Japan's national football team has secured its place in the upcoming World Cup by defeating Saudi Arabia in the World Cup qualifiers. With a current ...

SAITAMA, Japan -- Given Japan have booked their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it may seem like there is little for them ...

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

The 2026 men’s World Cup is still more than a year away, but in March of 2025, its field of 48 teams began to take shape.

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