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Brazil, Japan and Canada feature in USA's SheBelieves Cup
AFP · 3 months ago
Brazil, Japan and Canada will travel to the United States in April for the SheBelieves Cup, the annual women's tournament, US Soccer announced on Friday.
Japan goalkeeper will have 'painful memory' of Asian Cup shock
AFP · 3 months ago
Japan's coach expects young goalkeeper Zion Suzuki to bounce back from the "painful memory"
Iraq stun favourites Japan to reach Asian Cup last 16
AFP · 3 months ago
Aymen Hussein scored two first-half headers as Iraq stunned Asian Cup favourites Japan 2-1 on Friday to reach the knockout rounds.
Japan's Moriyasu dismisses flak over early Asian Cup wobble
AFP · 3 months ago
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu dismissed Thursday criticism of his team's opening performance at the Asian Cup, saying: "It just shows that people are watching us."
Palestine lose to Iran at Asian Cup as Japan survive scare
AFP · 3 months ago
Palestine conceded a goal after just 64 seconds in a 4-1 loss to Iran at the Asian Cup on Sunday, while tournament favourites Japan survived a scare before beating Vietnam 4-2.
Japan survive Vietnam scare to start Asian Cup title bid
AFP · 3 months ago
Asian Cup favourites Japan survived a scare in their tournament opener on Sunday against Vietnam before winning 4-2 in a roller-coaster clash.
Japan's Endo vows to make Klopp wait by winning Asian Cup
AFP · 3 months ago
Jurgen Klopp may have to wait a while for the return of Wataru Endo after the Liverpool ace vowed on Saturday to win the Asian Cup with Japan.
Ex-Barcelona kid Kubo set for lift-off with Japan at Asian Cup
AFP · 3 months ago
Takefusa Kubo was tipped for stardom after joining Barcelona's academy aged 10 and the Japanese attacking midfielder now looks poised to realise his potential by taking the Asian Cup by storm.
How and where to watch the 2023 AFC Asian Cup: TV listings, live-streaming, and tournament details
Live Soccer TV · 3 months ago
The latest iteration of the AFC Asian Cup is set to get underway this month. Here's all you need to know as 24 teams vie for the coveted prize.
Inter Miami adds Tokyo stop to Messi tour next February
AFP · 4 months ago
Lionel Messi's world tour with Inter Miami next year added Tokyo as a stop on Friday, with the Major League Soccer club announcing plans to face Japan League champion Vissel Kobe.
Kewell in frame after Muscat steps down at Japan's Yokohama
AFP · 4 months ago
Kevin Muscat has stepped down as coach of Japanese side Yokohama F. Marinos, the club said, with reports on Friday linking fellow Australian Harry Kewell to the job.
Japan must 'deal with anything' at Asian Cup: Moriyasu
AFP · 4 months ago
Japan will need to be able to "deal with anything" at next month's Asian Cup if they are to win a record fifth title, coach Hajime Moriyasu said Thursday.
Japanese football great Shinji 'Genius' Ono retires at 44
AFP · 5 months ago
Japanese great Shinji Ono retired from football at the age of 44 on Sunday, ending a career that saw him become the first player from his country to win a European club trophy.
Moriyasu demands even more goals after Japan thrash Myanmar
AFP · 5 months ago
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu demanded even more from his team after they thrashed Myanmar 5-0 on Thursday to get their bid to reach an eighth straight World Cup off to an emphatic start.
Warning for Japan as Asian heavyweights begin World Cup qualifying
AFP · 5 months ago
Japan, Australia and Jurgen Klinsmann's South Korea will launch their qualifying campaigns on Thursday for the 2026 World Cup, with Palestine also among the 36 teams in action in Asia.
Mitoma heads full-strength Japan squad to start World Cup qualifying
AFP · 5 months ago
Japan named a full-strength squad featuring Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma and Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo on Wednesday for the start of their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign against Myanmar and Syria.
Japan beat North Korea for Asian Games women's football gold
AFP · 6 months ago
Defending champions Japan beat North Korea 4-1 to win Asian Games women's football gold on Friday with the Chinese crowd in Hangzhou cheering loudly in support of their opponents.
Japan end Hong Kong's historic Asian Games football run in semis
AFP · 7 months ago
Japan emphatically ended Hong Kong's historic run with a 4-0 thumping Wednesday to move into an Asian Games men's football final against South Korea or Uzbekistan.
Japan survive China fightback to set up North Korea football final
AFP · 7 months ago
Japan held off a furious second-half fightback from hosts China in the Asian Games women's football semi-finals on Tuesday to win 4-3 and set up a gold-medal showdown with North Korea.
Japan beat Qatar to launch bid for Asian Games football gold
AFP · 7 months ago
Japan began their bid for a first Asian Games men's football gold since 2010 with a 3-1 win over Qatar on Wednesday, as Syria and Afghanistan pulled out.
