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

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

The European qualifiers for the World Cup may have only just begun but four nations have already booked their place at the ...

After Japan and Iran joined the 2026 World Cup field this week, 15 Asian countries remain alive for six more guaranteed ...

Brazil coach Dorival Júnior was fired on Friday after 14 months amid poor results and disappointing performances from the ...

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

With the international break done and dusted with all the major World Cup contenders in action, who's looking sharp right now ...

Japan's Ritsu Doan, left, and Saudi Arabia's Nawaf Bu Washl battle for control the ball during the World Cup 2026 group C qualifying soccer match between Japan and Saudi Arabia at Saitama Stadium ...

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 ...

This achievement made them the first team to qualify for the World Cup through the qualifiers. Despite this, Japan's head coach Hajime Moriyasu and player representatives emphasized a strong desire to ...

With a little over a year left for the 23rd FIFA World Cup, which is set to be bigger than ever with the tournament expanding ...