Japan became the first national team to qualify through the World Cup qualifiers, with New Zealand and Argentina also ...

Japan has become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium.

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

UEFA Japan last week became the first non-host nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Iran joined the Samurai Blue on ...

In a thrilling display of skill and determination, Japan's national football team has secured its place in the upcoming World Cup by defeating Saudi Arabia in the World Cup qualifiers. With a current ...

Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday as Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo struck in the ...

Japan will become the first qualifier to join co-hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico at the 2026 World Cup if it beats ...

World Cup is approaching next year and qualifying is finally getting underway. Most of the biggest national teams around the ...

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

In what has been a trying season so far, Yukinari Sugawara finally had something to smile about this past week. Last Thursday ...

Japan have become the first team to book their place in the 2026 World Cup, sealing qualification with a 2-0 win over Bahrain. Takefusa Kubo scored one and set up another as Japan beat Bahrain 2-0 ...

Saudi Arabia holds Japan to a goalless draw in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Australia needs one more win to qualify ...