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

Hajime Moriyasu’s side is looking to continue its imperious form in Asia’s preliminaries at Saitama Stadium today.

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 ...

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.

Tony Vidmar has selected his U23s squad for the Doha International Cup to be played in late March and after the success of ...

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

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

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