The legendary Japanese player, still going strong and playing at age 58, marvels at how far football has come in his country.

Japan is coming to North America, and maybe Houston. The Blue Samari defeated Bahrain at Saitama Stadium in Saitama, Japan, ...

The 2026 World Cup will have a record 48 teams, and Japan became the first nation excluding the three hosts to secure a spot.

SAITAMA, Japan — History has been made, folks. The first non-host nation has officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup ...

Japan becomes the first team to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 win over Bahrain, securing their spot in the ...

Japan are the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Here's how they did so -- in sheer dominant fashion.

Japan has emerged as the first nation to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup, following a decisive 2-0 victory over Bahrain.

FIFA World Cup is on the horizon with next summer’s showpiece set to be an incredible spectacle.For the first time, the ...

After matchday eight of Asia's World Cup qualifiers, ESPN's writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break ...

Japan has become the first team to book its spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026.Japan defeated Bahrain in Saitama with a decisive ...

Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo ...