Japan kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign against the Netherlands. The match is your team's Group H opener, and the Dutch camp is already wrestling with selection questions ahead of it .…
Ronald Koeman made his stance clear at Wednesday's press conference: "We respect Japan, but we are the Netherlands" . It is the classic big-team mentality ahead of Sunday's World Cup opener.…
Hiroki Itō's time at Bayern Munich looks over. The club has instructed his representatives to find him a new home this summer, with a price tag set around €20m .…
Japan arrive in North America with genuine belief they can go deeper than ever. The Asian qualifying campaign was dominant, and the squad is built on tactical discipline and collective organization – the kind of foundation that causes problems for bigger names in tournament football.…
Japan head into the 2026 World Cup on a winning note after edging Iceland 1–0 in an international friendly. Takefusa Kubo, Ritsu Doan, Wataru Endo, and Daichi Kamada all featured as the Samurai Blue put in a controlled performance ahead of the tournament in North America.…
Former Flamengo defender Thuler has been voted Vissel Kobe's player of the season by both fans and teammates after helping the club clinch the J League title. "One of the most important moments of my career," Thuler said of the triumph.…
Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu is hopeful key midfielder Wataru Endo will be fit for the World Cup opener against the Netherlands. Endo's availability could be decisive for Japan's chances in their first group-stage match.…
Japan enter World Cup 2026 aiming to reach the quarter-finals for the first time in their history. The Samurai Blue have built steadily under Hajime Moriyasu, and expectations back home are higher than ever.…