Japan will become the first nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday if they defeat Bahrain at Saitama Stadium as ...

Japan's upcoming match against Bahrain carries significant weight. If victorious, Japan will not only qualify early for the World Cup but also become the first team (other than the hosts) to secure a ...

There is so much going on in the AFC region, with long fights for one of eight automatic places at the 2026 World Cup ...

The first and most direct path to World Cup qualification hinges on a victory against Bahrain. A win would not only boost Japan’s morale but also automatically secure their place in the World Cup.

Mahdi Abduljabbar remains Bahrain’s main goal threat, while Komail Al Aswad’s midfield creativity will be crucial in breaking ...

While the Socceroos squad for this month’s World Cup qualifiers against Indonesia and China may have already been named, ...

If the wins are hard to stomach, then the defeats won’t make you feel a whole lot better. Ranked 16th in the world at the ...

A raft of injuries in key positions mean that Tony Popovic could be calling on a number of debutants for March's qualifiers ...

After winning the 2025 Champions Trophy, the Indian cricket team faces a hectic year ahead, which will ultimately culminate ...

FORMER Colchester United attacker Richard Garcia has helped guide the Subway Young Socceroos to their first-ever AFC U20 Asian Cup triumph. Assistant coach Garcia helped lead the youngsters to their ...

Sanfrecce Hiroshima had their Asian Champions League Two quarter-final first leg win over Lion City Sailors overturned after the Asian Football Confederation deemed the Japanese club to ...