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Brazil vs. Japan—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Brazil has only lost one of 14 meetings with the Samurai Blue previously.

Sports Illustrated

Japan vs. Sweden—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Japan and Sweden both harbor ambitions of reaching the knockout phase.

Sports Illustrated

Ayase Ueda scores twice in Japan's 4-0 win against Tunisia in 1,000th men's World Cup match

Japan delivered a dominant performance, thrashing Tunisia 4-0 in a historic World Cup match. Ayase Ueda netted twice, supported by goals from Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito, marking Japan's highest-ever World Cup goal tally. This victory propels Japan level on points with the Netherlands in Group F, significantly boosting their…

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Japan script multiple records as tournament reaches 1000-match milestone in over nine decades

Japan achieved their most significant World Cup victory, defeating Tunisia 4-0 in the tournament's 1000th match. Daichi Kamada scored the fastest goal for Japan, while Ayase Ueda netted a brace, marking a historic performance for the Samurai Blue. This emphatic win propels Japan to four points in Group F, boosting…

The Economic Times

Japan heap more misery on Tunisia at World Cup

Tunisia's tough World Cup has continued as Japan's big guns fired in their Group F clash in Mexico.

AAP

10 Photos of Zion Suzuki: Japan's USA-Born World Cup Keeper Was Eligible for the USMNT — and Still Chose the Samurai Blue

Zion Suzuki, born in the USA, chose to represent Japan in the World Cup. His multicultural background and career journey highlight his rise as Japan's primary goalkeeper.

International Business Times UK

World Cup 2026: Japan deny Netherlands with last-gasp equaliser

Netherlands and Japan ended their Group of Death encounter in a dramatic 2-2 draw after a thrilling spectacle in the second half. Daichi Kamada's stunning last-gasp header salvaged a point for the Samurai Blue, denying Oranje what appeared to be a crucial victory in a group where every point is…

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Netherlands vs. Japan—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Netherlands is desperate for a first world title, while Japan is considered a dark horse this summer.

Sports Illustrated

USMNT vs. Japan: Friendly Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The USMNT look to avoid a fourth straight loss in international friendly action.

Sports Illustrated

What the USMNT should expect from Japan after a subpar loss to South Korea

The US will face a tall test against another East Asian power – this one with ambitions to make World Cup history in 2026

The Guardian - US

Socceroos confident of completing World Cup assignment against experimental Japan

They haven’t beaten Japan for 16 years but coach Tony Popovic insists his team have evolved and can all but guarantee qualification in Perth

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos reach crunch time with World Cup 2026 qualification in sight

Australia can virtually secure their place at next year’s tournament with a win over Japan in Perth – and if not they get a second bite of the cherry next week

The Guardian - AU

Every nation to have qualified for the 2026 World Cup

A whopping 48 teams will take part in the expanded World Cup next summer and sides are beginning to seal their spots

FourFourTwo

Celtic 1 Club Brugge 1: Off-colour Celts rescue point from the Samurai Blue

Here are the talking points as a stunning Daizen Maeda goal salvaged a Champions League point for Celtic against an impressive Club Brugge outfit...

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The Guardian - AU

Socceroos lay foundations for new era with World Cup destiny back in their own hands

Australia have regrouped under coach Tony Popovic to claim four points against China and Japan and kickstart their Asian qualification campaign

AAP

'Point to prove': Socceroos set for mission impossible

Mitch Duke says the Socceroos are ignoring their record in Japan while Lewis Miller says his team have a point to prove after their struggles earlier this year.

FourFourTwo

Teams that lost major finals on home soil

A look at some of the men's national teams and club sides that lost major trophies in their home country or at their own stadium...

The Guardian - AU

Japan v North Korea World Cup qualifier resumes rivalry that extends beyond football

Crunch fixture taps into a complicated underlying political history, with 150,000 North Koreans living in Japan

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Asian Cup live stream: How to watch Qatar 2023 online from anywhere, free streams, teams, fixtures, song, mascot

The 24 best teams in the continent duke it out in the Asian Cup 2023, with Japan and South Korea favorites. Here's how to watch Asia's biggest soccer tournament online from anywhere.

Glasgow Live

Celtic injury latest as Daizen Maeda leaves Japan camp amid Anthony Ralston and Liel Abada update

Celtic continue their league campaign with a trip to Ross County on Sunday before hosting rivals Rangers in a crunch game on April 8

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