After matchday eight of Asia's World Cup qualifiers, ESPN's writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break ...

Japan has become the first team to book its spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026.Japan defeated Bahrain in Saitama with a decisive ...

As Japan's national football team solidifies its position in the World Cup qualifiers, excitement builds for their performance in the upcoming international competitions. Despite having already ...

SAITAMA, Japan -- Given Japan have booked their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it may seem like there is little for them ...

Japan have never gone beyond the last 16 at a World Cup but they have set themselves the ambitious target of winning next ...

The Samurai Blue have become the first nation to qualify for the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the USA alongside the co-hosts.

Japan became the first country to qualify for the 2026 men’s World Cup after it beat Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium on ...

Japan become the first nation to book their place in the 2026 World Cup through qualifying after defeating Bahrain 2-0 in ...

Hajime Moriyasu’s side, the first team to qualify for North America, believe they are good enough to become the maiden Asian world champions.

"The Japan Football Association has been saying that we want to win the World Cup by 2050 and we are taking on the challenge to improve so that we can make it happen." ...