A Heart-Wrenching Beginning Three decades have passed since Japan embarked on its quest for World Cup glory, yet the 'Doha Tragedy' of 1993 remains a poignant reminder of their struggles. Despite the ...

Hiroki Ito and Ayase Ueda were named in the Japan squad for this month's 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Bahrain and Saudi ...

Japan's national football team is on the brink of making history as they approach crucial World Cup qualifying matches this month. The Japan Football Association recently announced a formidable roster ...

Japan won the SheBelieves Cup on Wednesday with a 2-1 win over the U.S. women's national team, handing the hosts their first loss since Emma Hayes took over as head coach in June. The visitors got off ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Japan defender Hana Takahashi, below left, raises the trophy as teammates pretend not to notice during ...

Japan Football Association president Tsuneyasu Miyamoto has said his country will consider bidding to host the 2039 Women's ...

The United States women’s soccer team missed the chance to claim a sixth consecutive SheBelieves Cup title after losing 2-1 to Japan in Wednesday’s tournament finale.

The pristine sand of the Jomtien Beach Arena is set to provide the stage for the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2025 ...

The United States women's national team suffered its first loss in the Emma Hayes era when a more experienced and tactical Japan side defeated the Americans 2-1 to win the SheBelieves Cup title on ...

TOKYO - Hiroki Ito and Ayase Ueda were named in the Japan squad for this month's 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Bahrain ...

Japan Football Association president Tsuneyasu Miyamoto has said his country will consider bidding to host the 2039 Women's ...

Japan took the early lead with Yuka Momiki's goal in the second minute. But Ally Sentnor tied it for the U.S. in the 14th with an assist from Catarina Macario. Sentnor, the U.S. Soccer Young ...