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

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

The tension is palpable in the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup as teams strive to secure their spots for the prestigious tournament. In the latest round of matches, China faced a disheartening ...

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

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

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

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

Although China made substitutions in the second half, introducing Serginho and Wang Yudong to bolster their attack, they were unable to find the back of the net. This defeat leaves China in a ...

World Cup will have a record 48 teams. It will be held in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada and kick off on June 11.

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

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

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