Beijing time, a pivotal encounter will unfold at the National Stadium in Tokyo as Japan takes on Bahrain in the 6th round of Group B in the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The stakes are ...

Svend Brodersen was fascinated with Japan as a child -- now the German goalkeeper plays in the country and is fondly ...

As the Japan national football team prepares to face Bahrain on March 20, 2025, anticipation builds around this pivotal match in the AFC World Cup qualifiers. This encounter is not just another game; ...

China have included Brazil-born midfielder Serginho in their squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers, less than a week after ...

Mahdi Abduljabbar remains Bahrain’s main goal threat, while Komail Al Aswad’s midfield creativity will be crucial in breaking ...

Thirty-two teams will do battle in a new format that expands the event to a structure similar to those of major international ...

An early entry to the 2026 World Cup edition is up for grabs. Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu announced a familiar-looking ...

Australia coach Tony Popovic named six uncapped players, including three central defenders, in his 26-man squad for this ...

Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu has addressed his decision to call up Kyogo Furuhashi for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, ...

Having recently announced her retirement, the legendary Nadeshiko forward discusses winning the Women’s World Cup and the highs and lows of a globetrotting career.

Japan are on the brink of qualification ahead of two qualifiers in Saitama. They face Bahrain next Thursday when a win – possibly even a point – would see them through. Speculation in Japan is that ...

Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu named a familiar-looking squad Thursday for next week's World Cup qualifiers with an early ...