Wataru Endo said Japan can win the 2026 World Cup after becoming the first team to qualify and the Liverpool ace urged fans to buy into the ambitious target. Japan beat Bahrain 2-0 on Thursday to ...

World Cup will have a record 48 teams. It will be held in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada and kick off on June 11.

Japan becomes the first non-host nation to qualify for the 2026 men’s World Cup, with the three host countries already assured a spot in the 48-team tournament. “Thanks to the players for their ...

The legendary Japanese player, still going strong and playing at age 58, marvels at how far football has come in his country.

At its eighth successive World Cup, Japan joins co-hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico in the expanded 48-team tournament. "Thanks to the players for their efforts and the fans for their ...

I’m not a fan of football, I like to play football ... in Atlanta but it was his performances at the 1998 France World Cup — Japan’s first appearance in international football’s biggest ...

Just in case he wasn't already front-of-mind with racing fans worldwide, Japan's Forever Young stirred souls in the Saudi Cup ...

New Zealand qualified on Monday, five days after Japan became the ... Iranian fans celebrate after their team qualified for the 2026 Soccer World Cup by winning a soccer match between Iran and ...

“Thanks to the players for their efforts and the fans for their support ... The win maintains Japan’s unbeaten 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with 19 points from seven games, nine ...

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

SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium on Thursday. Second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa ...