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

Omiya Ardija vs Iwaki FC in the Japan League Cup. As the excitement of the Japan League Cup builds, the upcoming match between Omiya Ardija and Iwaki FC presents ...

This disheartening outcome raises questions about Japan's strategic philosophy in the match. For instance, Daizen Maeda struck the crossbar early on, the most significant threat Japan posed, but ...

Japan became the first country to qualify for the 2026 men’s World Cup after it beat Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium on ...

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

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

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

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

David Finlay has advanced to the New Japan Cup 2025 finals. He defeated two-time tournament winner Zack Sabre Jr. in the ...

Japan became the first team to win a spot in next year’s World Cup with its 2-0 win in Bahrain. The Asian Football ...

Japan will become the first qualifier to join co-hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico at the 2026 World Cup if it beats ...

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