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 ...

[SAITAMA, Japan] 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 ...

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.

The first non-host nation has officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Japan. Each of the six ... FIFA says it expects more than 5 million soccer fans from around the world to come ...

I’s a simple equation for Hajime Moriyasu and his Japan team this week: beat Bahrain and a 2026 World Cup spot is guaranteed. Japan will become the first qualifier to join tournament co-hosts ...

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

FIFA president Gianni Infantino praised the impact of expanded tournaments in the development of soccer around the world in a video message to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Congress on ...