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SHOCKING: Hajime moriyasu - What They Never Told You

Japan 2026 World Cup Preview: Samurai Blue Target a Quarterfinal Berth

Record Asian champion Japan is aiming to upset the established order once again after a memorable 2022 campaign.

Sports Illustrated

Japan head to Wembley ready to show they’re the real deal before World Cup

Fresh from a rampant qualification and a win over Brazil, Hajime Moriyasu’s side want to make another statement with a first victory over England

The Guardian - UK

Sunday’s briefing: Scotland suffer Japan defeat while Maguire gets reality check

There were some boos from fans after Japan’s 1-0 friendly victory in Glasgow.

The Independent UK

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Who exactly is Riku Yamane? FourFourTwo's two-minute scout report

Riku Yamane could be knocking at the door for a World Cup place – but who is Yokohama F. Marinos' highly rated midfielder?

FourFourTwo

Liverpool injury update: Alexander Isak, Wataru Endo and Conor Bradley latest news and return dates

Reds welcome Alisson back from injury, but Alexander Isak remains sidelined for Champions League decider

Evening Standard

Jeremy Jacquet injury latest: £60m Liverpool signing to undergo shoulder surgery

The highly-rated defender has not featured for Rennes since the start of February

Evening Standard

Liverpool injury update: Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak, Wataru Endo latest news and return dates

Liverpool handed double injury update ahead of successive trips to Wolves

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Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo Look on in Horror As Brazil Suffer Historic Collapse

Three unanswered goals shocked Carlo Ancelotti and his side.

Sports Illustrated

Japan vs. Brazil—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Brazil’s Asia tour concludes with a friendly against Japan.

Sports Illustrated

Japan World Cup 2026 squad: Hajime Moriyasu's final selection

The Japan World Cup 2026 squad may be one of the trickiest to call, with a selection packed with talent but lacking key stars

FourFourTwo

What the USMNT should expect from Japan after a subpar loss to South Korea

The US will face a tall test against another East Asian power – this one with ambitions to make World Cup history in 2026

The Guardian - US

Socceroos confident of completing World Cup assignment against experimental Japan

They haven’t beaten Japan for 16 years but coach Tony Popovic insists his team have evolved and can all but guarantee qualification in Perth

The Guardian - AU

Understrength Japan out to show Socceroos who's boss

Japan are missing stars such as Kaoru Mitoma, Daizen Maida and Takumi Minamino, but they are still setting their sights on victory against the Socceroos.

AAP

Mighty Japan stand in Socceroos’ way – but it has never been a better time to face them

Samurai Blue have earned the right to bring a squad containing just seven players with more than 10 caps to Australia for a World Cup qualifier

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The National (Scotland)

Celtic star Daizen Maeda left out by Japan as boss explains omission

The National (Scotland)

Celtic star Daizen Maeda can help Japan to World Cup glory

Daizen Maeda's outstanding Celtic form can help Japan achieve World Cup dreams.

The National (Scotland)

Daizen Maeda told Japan 'necessity' by Hajime Moriyasu ahead of 2026 World Cup

Hajime Moriyasu has praised Celtic's Daizen Maeda for his performance in Japan's goalless draw with Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

The National (Scotland)

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.

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FourFourTwo

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

Al Jazeera

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.

FourFourTwo

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...

The National (Scotland)

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.

AAP

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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