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

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

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

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

Iran confirmed their qualification for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday as Mehdi Taremi scored a second-half double to earn his ...

BBC Sport looks at who has booked a place at the 2026 World Cup already, and how qualifying works around the world.

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

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

After qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Japan have reiterated their aim of winning the tournament -- which would ...

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

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

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 ...