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Benched at Rennes, left out by Japan – Ex-Celtic ace Kyogo vows to keep fighting

Kyogo Furuhashi is determined to move past his recent setbacks and prove himself for both club and country.

The National (Scotland)

Japan are the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup – are they an outside bet to succeed next summer?

Samurai Blue breezed through AFC qualification and Hajime Moriyasu will lead them at his second World Cup finals

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Japan first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup after victory over Bahrain

Japan ensure a top two finish with 2-0 win against Bahrain in Group C of Asia qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

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Why Japan WON'T be happy they've become first nation to qualify for 2026 World Cup

Japan confirmed their spot in the 2026 World Cup on Thursday, but they might have rather waited a week...

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Moriyasu explains decision to call-up Kyogo after tough start to life at Rennes

Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu has explained his decision to call-up former Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi this month.

The National (Scotland)

Japan boss' deep analysis of Celtic - and what it taught him about Kyogo

JAPAN boss Hajime Moriyasu has revealed he handed Kyogo Furuhashi a recall after over a year in the international wilderness because he's been…

The National (Scotland)

Kyogo set for international wilderness return as Japan turn to forgotten hero

Japan look set to return to Kyogo after over a year since his last cap.

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Old coaching ties run deep for Socceroos, Japan bosses

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu will face his former Sanfrecce Hiroshima teammate Tony Popovic on the touchline in a huge World Cup qualifier against Australia.

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The astonishing mileage Reo Hatate has travelled to NOT play for Japan in last month

Reo Hatate has travelled an eye-watering amount of miles only to not feature for Japan in the last month

The National (Scotland)

Celtic's Japanese trio must show up against the big teams, says national boss

Champions League exploits of Celtic's Japanese trio hasn't impress national team boss - yet.

The National (Scotland)

Japanese Players In Vogue As English Clubs Widen Horizons

Japanese players are moving to English football in record numbers and more look set to follow with clubs attracted by their quality, strong work ethic and value for money.

International Business Times

Reo Hatate in brutal Japan self-confession after missing out on selection

Celtic player Reo Hatate has made a brutal self-assessment about his international career with Japan

The National (Scotland)

Socceroos must rise to new challenges facing the traditional Asian heavyweights

Australia’s status as one of Asia’s strongest football sides cannot be taken for granted as less heralded teams continue to emerge

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Junya Ito withdraws from Japan's Asian Cup squad amid allegations

Hajime Moriyasu addresses Junya Ito's withdrawal from Japan's Asian Cup squad and expresses confidence in his team ahead of their quarterfinal against Iran.

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Iraq stun Japan to seal Asian Cup last-16 spot

Iraq pulled off the first upset of the Asian Cup in Qatar when they beat tournament favourites Japan 2-1 on Friday in the group phase.

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Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu details 'painful' Kyogo Furuhashi Asian Cup snub

Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu admitted it was "really painful" to snub Celtic hero Kyogo Furuhashi for this month's Asian Cup.

Al Jazeera

Which teams are favourites to win the AFC Asian Cup 2023?

Al Jazeera takes a look at the top five favourites to lift the AFC Asian Cup crown in Qatar.

The Hindu

Son called in for South Korea as Asia's leading teams enter qualifying for the 2026 World Cup

Asia's top teams prepare for World Cup qualifying start: South Korea, Japan, Australia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Qatar all have European-based stars in their squads. They all aim to start the second stage of Asian competition with a statement win, with South Korea's Son Heung-min and Wolves' Hwang Hee-chan leading…

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Moriyasu confirms Kyogo & Maeda Celtic injury disappointment as pair miss Japan games

Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu has revealed Celtic duo Kyogo and Maeda are both gutted to miss out on upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

The Times of India

Japan get confidence boost with 4-1 win over Peru in football friendly

Following Japan's convincing 4-1 victory over Peru in a friendly match held in Osaka, head coach Hajime Moriyasu expressed his satisfaction and highlighted that the win could instill confidence in his players as they prepare for the Asian Cup, which is less than seven months away.

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Kennedy 'to stay at Celtic' as Postecoglou 'set to admit defeat after Spurs pursuit'

In a blow to Ange Postecoglou, John Kennedy looks set to stay at the club following attempts from Spurs to lure him down south

Daily Record

Kyogo and Reo Hatate's Celtic form earns Japan recall as duo return from international wilderness for Kirin Cup

The pair were controversial omissions from Hajime Moriyasu's World Cup squad with the boss' reasoning not convincing the doubters.

Daily Record

Japan boss skips Celtic on Euro tour list but Kyogo and Hatate told all hope is not lost

It was expected Moriyasu would head to Glasgow but he revealed his alternative arrangements for the pair.

Daily Record

Japan boss hails Kyogo's Celtic impact but offers two hints he'll continue to be snubbed

Kyogo has been left out of the last two Japan squads despite his firing form putting Celtic within touching distance of a Treble.

The National (Scotland)

Hajime Moriyasu praises Celtic star Kyogo Furuhashi despite fresh Japan snub

Hajime Moriyasu has praised Kyogo Furuhashi's achievements for Celtic this season...just a day after a new snub to the Hoops star.

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