The toughest groups at the 2026 World Cup, ranked.

The Netherlands has been drawn against Sweden, Japan and Tunisia in Group F. They will be favorites to advance as group ...

Every soccer World Cup is an opportunity for Japan to deploy an unusual instrument of soft power.

As the pinnacle of competitive football competition, every player around the globe hopes to be selected by their national ...

Based on the odds, the next World Cup winner could come from Europe or South America. Here's the latest.

T he World Cup is nearly here! But so far, at least, no one seems all that excited. It wasn’t supposed to be this way. The ...

From stars and stripes to never-before-seen jersey patterns, these teams have the most stylish kits for the 2026 FIFA World ...

Everything you need to know about Japan at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Discover Hajime Moriyasus 26-man squad, match schedule, ...

Takefusa Kubo is hoping Japan have learned from their experience in Qatar and can go a step further in North America.

The wait is almost over ... the 2026 FIFA World Cup is about to begin! ESPN's experts are here with what you need to know at ...

Wataru Endo talks about how the Qatar 2022 wins over Germany and Spain forever changed Japan and their desire to break the last 16 barrier in 2026.

Impressive results have fuelled belief that Hajime Moriyasu’s side can not just survive against the best but beat them too ...