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What Japan’s blueprint to win the World Cup by 2050 tells us about football’s future

The ‘Japan Way’ manifesto has set the highest of long-term targets but Hajime Moriyasu’s team are already delivering early results in north America

The Independent UK

Japan football manager acknowledges fans for cleaning up stands

Japanese supporters cleaning up the stands after a match has long been talked about at World Cups and Samurai Blue manager Hajime Moriyasu on Friday gave his view on the custom.

Bangkok Post

Tunisia vs Japan prediction as Samurai Blue look to seize control of Group F

Netherlands and Sweden meet elsewhere to leave Japan with a chance to take advantage of Tunisia turmoil

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Tunisia vs Japan World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

Tunisia vs Japan World Cup 2026 predictions: Japan are -187 favorites in Group F, backed by four wins in five all-time meetings and Tunisia's chaotic start.

Sports Lens

Japan battle back to draw 2-2 with Netherlands in Texas thriller

ARLINGTON, Texas: Japan showed their battling qualities to salvage a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their ‌World Cup Group F opener on Sunday as Hajime Moriyasu's side backed up their desire to make an impact at the tournament with a gritty display.

Bangkok Post

Fortune favours Kamada as Japan rescue World Cup draw with Netherlands

Daichi Kamada deflected in an 88th-minute equaliser as Japan drew 2-2 with the Netherlands, who led through Virgil van Dijk then Crysencio Summerville

The Guardian - UK

Netherlands vs. Japan—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Netherlands is desperate for a first world title, while Japan is considered a dark horse this summer.

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Being the best in Asia is no longer enough for Japan seeking World Cup breakthrough

Despite missing key players, Hajime Moriyasu’s side have built strength in depth to challenge the traditional order

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026 – Group F guide: Netherlands face tough test with Japan, Sweden and Tunisia

The Dutch look to have a strong defence and midfield but will that be enough to top a tricky group?

The Independent UK

Japan 2026 World Cup Preview: Samurai Blue Target a Quarterfinal Berth

Record Asian champion Japan is aiming to upset the established order once again after a memorable 2022 campaign.

Sports Illustrated

Japan head to Wembley ready to show they’re the real deal before World Cup

Fresh from a rampant qualification and a win over Brazil, Hajime Moriyasu’s side want to make another statement with a first victory over England

The Guardian - UK

Sunday’s briefing: Scotland suffer Japan defeat while Maguire gets reality check

There were some boos from fans after Japan’s 1-0 friendly victory in Glasgow.

The Independent UK

Who exactly is Riku Yamane? FourFourTwo's two-minute scout report

Riku Yamane could be knocking at the door for a World Cup place – but who is Yokohama F. Marinos' highly rated midfielder?

FourFourTwo

Liverpool injury update: Alexander Isak, Wataru Endo and Conor Bradley latest news and return dates

Reds welcome Alisson back from injury, but Alexander Isak remains sidelined for Champions League decider

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Evening Standard

Jeremy Jacquet injury latest: £60m Liverpool signing to undergo shoulder surgery

The highly-rated defender has not featured for Rennes since the start of February

Evening Standard

Liverpool injury update: Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak, Wataru Endo latest news and return dates

Liverpool handed double injury update ahead of successive trips to Wolves

Sports Illustrated

Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo Look on in Horror As Brazil Suffer Historic Collapse

Three unanswered goals shocked Carlo Ancelotti and his side.

Sports Illustrated

Japan vs. Brazil—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Brazil’s Asia tour concludes with a friendly against Japan.

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Japan World Cup 2026 squad: Hajime Moriyasu's side to face the Netherlands

The Japan World Cup 2026 squad may be one of the trickiest to call, with a selection packed with talent but lacking key stars

The Guardian - US

What the USMNT should expect from Japan after a subpar loss to South Korea

The US will face a tall test against another East Asian power – this one with ambitions to make World Cup history in 2026

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos confident of completing World Cup assignment against experimental Japan

They haven’t beaten Japan for 16 years but coach Tony Popovic insists his team have evolved and can all but guarantee qualification in Perth

AAP

Understrength Japan out to show Socceroos who's boss

Japan are missing stars such as Kaoru Mitoma, Daizen Maida and Takumi Minamino, but they are still setting their sights on victory against the Socceroos.

The Guardian - AU

Mighty Japan stand in Socceroos’ way – but it has never been a better time to face them

Samurai Blue have earned the right to bring a squad containing just seven players with more than 10 caps to Australia for a World Cup qualifier

The National (Scotland)

Celtic star Daizen Maeda left out by Japan as boss explains omission

The National (Scotland)

Celtic star Daizen Maeda can help Japan to World Cup glory

Daizen Maeda's outstanding Celtic form can help Japan achieve World Cup dreams.

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