Takefusa Kubo was in the spotlight during the match, but the day did not unfold as he had hoped. Previously shining with a goal and an assist in another game, he fell short in this crucial match. Kubo ...

On a hot, humid Thursday night in Saitama, China's national football team hit its lowest ebb. With a minute left on the clock ...

As Brazil prepares to face their fierce rivals Argentina in the World Cup qualifiers, a surprising twist has unfolded with the selection of the starting lineup. More than half of the players will take ...

Iran became the second team to qualify from Asia for the World Cup. Despite scoring less and conceding more than Japan, Iran ...

Japan want to win the World Cup. Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia should tell them what they need to get there.

Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday as Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo struck in the ...

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

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

Japan qualified for the 2026 World Cup after defeating Bahrain 2-0, confirming their participation in the finals. The team ...

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

Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday as Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo struck in the ...

Second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo ensured the Samurai Blue secured a spot in Asia Group C's top two automatic qualification places. At its eighth successive World Cup ...