Japan’s national team has changed practice venues in Monterrey ahead of the World Cup after players encountered an uneven pitch marred by patches of dirt at their original training ground.

Japan’s national team has changed practice venues in Monterrey ahead of the World Cup after players encountered an uneven pitch marred by patches of dirt at their original training ground.

June 2 (Reuters) - After Japan used football's latest rule change to their advantage during a 1-0 friendly win over Iceland, coach Hajime Moriyasu warned his players they could also be hurt in the same way if they are not careful.

Injured Premier League winger Kaoru Mitoma was left out of Japan's World Cup squad when coach Hajime Moriyasu named his 26 players for the tournament starting next month in North America.

The USWNT takes the pitch once again on Saturday when the four-time gold-medal winners take on a very strong Japan team in the quarterfinals of the women’s soccer tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The American women had a perfect group stage ...

The comparison with Ronaldinho is unavoidable. When the Brazilian won the 2002 FIFA World Cup with Brazil, he was only 22 years old. He played in five matches, scored two goals, provided three assists, and lifted the trophy, taking the first major step toward becoming one of the most admired soccer players of all time.

SAITAMA, Japan — Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium on Thursday. Second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo ensured the Samurai Blue secured a spot in Asia Group C's top ...

The Japan national soccer team will hold an open training session at Geodis Park on June 8, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The match revives one of women’s soccer’s best rivalries, dating back to a series of USWNT vs. Japan matches from 2011 to 2015. During that period, the powerhouse teams clashed in three high-profile finals: the 2011 Women’s World Cup, the 2012 London ...

It's a massive weight off of the United States men's national team's shoulders as they secured a signature victory under Mauricio Pochettino, dispatching Japan 2-0 in a friendly on Tuesday. The Samurai Blue may have made 11 changes from their match against ...

A blow up soccer ball of the Trionda, the official match ball of the FIFA World Cup 2026, stands during a press conference announcing an official fan zone for the area in New York City, U.S., April 27,