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Japan first to seal World Cup spot as S. Korea, Australia, Iran get closer

Japan first to seal World Cup spot as S. Korea, Australia, Iran get closer

Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday as South Korea were held but still inched closer along with a rampant Australia and a dominant Iran.
Endo says Japan won't be satisfied just to reach World Cup

Endo says Japan won't be satisfied just to reach World Cup

Japanese football star fired for harassing teammates' wives

Japanese football star fired for harassing teammates' wives

China use controversial tactics to bother Japan in World Cup qualifiers clash

China use controversial tactics to bother Japan in World Cup qualifiers clash

China narrowed the pitch while home fans booed and pointed lasers at Japan players in the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers at Xiamen Stadium.
November 21, 2024 | 05:16 am PT
Japan on cusp of World Cup as Son Heung-min scores in Palestine draw

Japan on cusp of World Cup as Son Heung-min scores in Palestine draw

Japan are on the brink of qualifying for the World Cup after a 3-1 win at China on Tuesday, while Son Heung-min scored again as South Korea were held by Palestine.
November 19, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
World Cup within reach as Asian qualifying for 2026 ramps up

World Cup within reach as Asian qualifying for 2026 ramps up

Son Heung-min's South Korea face Palestine while Japan host old rivals China when the third round of Asian qualifying kicks off on Thursday with the 2026 World Cup tantalizingly close.
September 3, 2024 | 05:46 pm PT
Red-hot Mitoma returns for Japan in World Cup qualifiers

Red-hot Mitoma returns for Japan in World Cup qualifiers

Brighton's in-form Kaoru Mitoma returned to the Japan squad on Thursday as Hajime Moriyasu's side eye an eighth straight appearance at the World Cup.
August 29, 2024 | 07:11 pm PT
Spain, Japan into knockouts, Argentina bounce back in Olympic football

Spain, Japan into knockouts, Argentina bounce back in Olympic football

Argentina bounced back from the chaos of their opening defeat in the Olympic men's football to beat Iraq 3-1 on Saturday, while Spain and Japan became the first teams through to the quarter-finals.
July 27, 2024 | 05:09 pm PT
Japan footballer Sano arrested for alleged sex assault: reports

Japan footballer Sano arrested for alleged sex assault: reports

Japan footballer Kaishu Sano has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman, local media reported on Wednesday.
July 16, 2024 | 06:45 pm PT
Japan, Australia handed tough Asian World Cup qualifying group

Japan, Australia handed tough Asian World Cup qualifying group

Asian Football Confederation heavyweights Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia were drawn together on Thursday for 2026 World Cup qualifying in a "group of death" that also includes China, Bahrain and Indonesia.
June 27, 2024 | 01:36 am PT
Perfect Japan leave Syria on brink in World Cup qualifying

Perfect Japan leave Syria on brink in World Cup qualifying

Coach Hajime Moriyasu warned Japan that the final Asian qualifying round for the World Cup will be "a completely different level" after thrashing Syria 5-0 on Tuesday to go through with a 100% record.
June 11, 2024 | 06:04 am PT
Indonesia and Japan advance at U23 Asian Cup, South Korea out of contention for Paris Olympics

Indonesia and Japan advance at U23 Asian Cup, South Korea out of contention for Paris Olympics

South Korea will miss the men’s soccer tournament at the Olympics for the first time since 1984 after losing a penalty shootout to Indonesia at the Under-23 Asian Cup quarterfinals on Thursday.
April 25, 2024 | 04:47 pm PT
Reaching U23 Asian Cup quarterfinals only half of Indonesia's target: coach

Reaching U23 Asian Cup quarterfinals only half of Indonesia's target: coach

Coach Shin Tae-yong was satisfied after Indonesia defeated Jordan 4-1 to enter the quarterfinals but affirmed that that was not the team's final goal in the 2024 U23 Asian Cup.
April 22, 2024 | 01:13 am PT
China eliminated in U23 Asian Cup group stage

China eliminated in U23 Asian Cup group stage

China have been eliminated from the U23 Asian Cup 2024 with one game to play in the group stage, after losing both the previous two matches.
April 19, 2024 | 04:28 pm PT
Player release issues threaten Japan and South Korea's Olympic hopes

Player release issues threaten Japan and South Korea's Olympic hopes

Japan and South Korea's dominance of Asia's Olympic football qualifiers is at risk of coming undone as the clubs that have lured the nations' brightest talents to European shores stand in their way of securing tickets to Paris this summer.
April 16, 2024 | 02:01 am PT
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