Japan defeated Vietnam 4-0 in their final Group C match of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 and with entered the quarter-final with perfect win record. After beating India by a massive score of 11-0, the Nadeshiko produced another dominant performance against Vietnam. Riko Ueki, after a tremendous performance in the last game, got her name on the scoresheet on the 21st minute. Japan doubled ...

Japan arrive at the 2026 World Cup priced at 55/1 with leading operators, placing them 12th in the global outright market. That ranking reflects both genuine respect for a side that has beaten

Takumi Minamino joins Japan's 2026 World Cup squad as a non-playing mentor after an ACL injury, reflecting a strategic approach to squad culture and

As part of our Language of Soccer World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to supporters of all 48 nations competing at the 2026 edition to capture their unique football culture, distilled into a single phrase. You can read the articles in one place here.

The Japan Football Association said Thursday (June 11, 2026) that captain Wataru Endo has withdrawn from the country's World Cup squad due to a foot injury. Later the Liverpool midfielder announced his surprise retirement from international duty.

Toledo commit Yuto Kawamura-Johnson recently shared a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, announcing that he had become the first nationally ranked former Japanese high school football player. [ $19.

MONTERREY, Mexico (Kyodo) -- Former Japan captain Maya Yoshida will be part of the Samurai Blue's World Cup setup as a "support player," starting with their pre-tournament camp in Mexico, the Japan Football Association said Thursday.

TOKYO - Japan football fans are set to employ money-saving strategies such as bringing cup noodles from home and sharing accommodations to soften the financial blow of supporting the Samurai Blue at the upcoming World Cup in North America.