Japan

5-1-0
1st in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

AFC Asian Cup

AFC Asian Cup

AFC Asian Cup

AFC Asian Cup

AFC Asian Cup

International Friendly

International Friendly

In Ueda's absence, Ogawa issues legitimate claim as Japan's alternative spearhead

2d
Gabriel Tan

In Ueda's absence, Ogawa issues legitimate claim as Japan's alternative spearhead

Two months on from 7-0 humbling, will China fare any better in rematch with Japan?

3d
Gabriel Tan

Two months on from 7-0 humbling, will China fare any better in rematch with Japan?

Japan thrash Indonesia to move closer to World Cup qualification

Japan thrashed Indonesia 4-0 in Jakarta on Friday as Hajime Moriyasu's relentless side moved seven points clear at the top of Group C of Asia's 2026 World Cup qualifiers and another step closer to an automatic finals spot.

6d
Reuters

Indonesia given brutal reminder of gulf in class that still exists as Japan run riot

6d
Gabriel Tan

Indonesia given brutal reminder of gulf in class that still exists as Japan run riot

Kyoga Nakamura hungry for more after winning first cap for Singapore

6d
Gabriel Tan

Kyoga Nakamura hungry for more after winning first cap for Singapore

Japan

SOCCER

Will Yuma Suzuki be the best Japanese striker to never play for the Samurai Blue?

7d
Gabriel Tan

Will Yuma Suzuki be the best Japanese striker to never play for the Samurai Blue?

Who do Japan turn to in order to fill massive Ayase Ueda void?

8d
Gabriel Tan

Who do Japan turn to in order to fill massive Ayase Ueda void?

Japan

SOCCER

Japan's 'King Kazu' to play 40th season at age 58

9d
ESPN News Services

Kazuyoshi Miura of Atletico Suzuka looks on prior to the JFL match between Criacao Shinjuku and Atletico Suzuka at National Stadium on November 11, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan.

Japan

SOCCER

Japan suffer blow with Ueda out for rest of 2024

16d
Reuters

Japan suffer blow with Ueda out for rest of 2024

Popovic lays foundations for the remainder of Australia's WCQ campaign

1M
Joey Lynch

Tony Popovic

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Team	GP	W	D	L	GD	P
Japan	6	5	1	0	+20	16
Australia	6	1	4	1	+1	7
Indonesia	6	1	3	2	-3	6
Saudi Arabia	6	1	3	2	-3	6
Bahrain	6	1	3	2	-5	6
China	6	2	0	4	-10	6

Koki OgawaF

Takumi MinaminoM

Ritsu DoanM

Goal Difference

44

Goals Scored

46

Assists

34

Goals Conceded

2

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