FIFA World Cup, Japan
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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.
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Soccer - Japan capitalise on new substitution rule but coach Moriyasu warns of double-edged sword
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 ...
Japan travel to their eighth successive World Cup finals on the back of several high-profile victories and with coach Hajime Moriyasu bullish about their chances of reaching the tournament's latter stages.
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 ...
The United States Women's National Team continue their quest for a gold medal against Japan in Saturday's quarterfinals match at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The USWNT have won 12 straight matches across all competitions, including three group stage matches at ...
A reflection on the past, present, and future of the beautiful game. Only Ronaldinho and Lamine Yamal juggling a soccer ball in a parking lot in Japan. Yet the symbolism behind those images may mean far more than what first meets the eye.