Japan’s national high school soccer tournament is thriving after more than 100 years, attracting huge crowds, millions watching on TV and breeding future stars.
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Japan is on the cusp of World Cup
Indonesia stunned Saudi Arabia 2-0 in Jakarta to boost its unlikely hopes of reaching the tournament in 2026.
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Japan holds Australia, South Korea and China win
Japan denied Australia a famous away victory after a 1-1 draw in Saitama in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday while South Korea and China both won. Australia had never beaten Japan on Japanese soil but a Shogo Taniguchi own goal just before the hour gave the visitors a shock lead in front of a crowd […]
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Japan stays perfect in World Cup qualifying
Japan maintained its 100 percent record in the third round of qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 win against Saudi Arabia in Jeddah on Thursday.
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Champions League aims to put Asian women’s soccer on map
Women’s soccer in Asia can close the gap on Europe and North America with this week’s launch of the AFC Women’s Champions League, say players from Japan’s Urawa Reds Ladies.
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World Cup 2026 is within reach as Asian third round kicks off
The expanded 48-team World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico is looming into view.
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USA-Japan SheBelieves Cup Player Ratings
The 2024 SheBelieves Cup kicked off with an exciting back-and-forth match between the USA and Japan.
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Angel City star Jun Endo out for 2024 season: ACL injury
Endo, who suffered the injury during preseason training camp. joined Angel City from Tokyo Verdy Beleza for its launch in 2022
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Messi wows Tokyo fans with cameo days after Hong Kong no-show
The Argentine superstar came in for the tail end of a goalless draw with Vissel Kobe in Tokyo, which his team lost 4-3 on penalties.
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Messi: ‘It was really bad luck that I couldn’t play in Hong Kong’
The Argentine could not guarantee he would be fit to play in Inter Miami’s pre-season friendly in Japan on Wednesday.