Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo Look on in Horror As Brazil Suffer Historic Collapse Three unanswered goals shocked Carlo Ancelotti and his side. Sports Illustrated · Oct 14, 2025
Japan vs. Brazil—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Brazil’s Asia tour concludes with a friendly against Japan. Sports Illustrated · Oct 13, 2025
Japan World Cup 2026 squad: Hajime Moriyasu's side to face the Netherlands 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 · Oct 5, 2025
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 · Sep 8, 2025
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 · Jun 4, 2025
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 · Jun 4, 2025
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 The Guardian - AU · Jun 3, 2025
Celtic star Daizen Maeda left out by Japan as boss explains omission Celtic star Daizen Maeda left out by Japan as boss explains omission The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2025
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) · May 5, 2025
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) · Mar 27, 2025
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) · Mar 21, 2025
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 FourFourTwo · Mar 21, 2025
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. Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2025
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... FourFourTwo · Mar 20, 2025
The National (Scotland) · Mar 13, 2025 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) · Nov 16, 2024 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) · Nov 2, 2024 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 · Oct 14, 2024 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.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 11, 2024 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) · Sep 22, 2024 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.
International Business Times · Sep 17, 2024 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.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 9, 2024 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 Guardian - AU · Feb 10, 2024 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
Top News · Feb 2, 2024 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.
The Times of India · Jan 19, 2024 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.