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Liverpool to play Yokohama marinos in Japan The Liverpool Offside09:10J1 League Asia and Oceania Liverpool

Liverpool confirm new pre-season fixture with 1st-ever Japan friendly This Is Anfield09:43J1 League Asia and Oceania Liverpool

Match preview: Japan U17 v Australia U17 - AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ Socceroos - Official Site06:00International Football Japanese Sport Football

Wcq Group B wrap: Dominant Japan consolidate first place but second automatic place up for grabs The Roar16:09International Football Japanese Sport Football

Japan Beach Soccer National Team squad & schedule - FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™ (4/16-5/11＠Victoria,… Japan Football Association - Official Site08:47Asia and Oceania World Cup Football

Iran win 4th Asian Beach Soccer title and head to Seychelles World Cup with Oman and Japan Inside World Football15:19Asia and Oceania World Cup Football

【Match Report】Nadeshiko Japan draw 1-1 with Colombia in first home game under new regime Japan Football Association - Official Site18:27Colombia National Football Team South America Asia and Oceania

USA Women beat Brazil, Japan level very late against Colombia She Kicks (Women's Football)08:26Colombia National Football Team South America Asia and Oceania

Japan Women's Futsal National Team squad & schedule - AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 (4/24-5/18＠Hohhot, China) Japan Football Association - Official Site18:26Asian Cup Asia and Oceania International Football

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Yesterday
Same agent as Tanaka: Leeds and 49ers readying bid to sign new Japan star at the top of his game FootballFanCast.com08:48 18-Apr-25
In the last 7 days
Japan Women's Futsal National Team squad & schedule - AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 (4/24-5/18＠Hohhot, China) Japan Football Association - Official Site18:26 17-Apr-25
Chelsea youngsters score every goal as England U16 pick up big win vs Japan The Chelsea Chronicle17:06 16-Apr-25
Japan Beach Soccer National Team squad & schedule - FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™ (4/16-5/11＠Victoria,… Japan Football Association - Official Site08:47 15-Apr-25
In the last month
Joeys bow out of Under-17 Asian Cup despite rousing comeback win over Japan A Leagues04:11 11-Apr-25
Subway Joeys' comeback win over Japan not quite enough in cruel AFC U17 Asian Cup exit Socceroos - Official Site00:31 11-Apr-25
Reports: USMNT to face Japan in September friendly Pro Soccer Wire20:18 10-Apr-25
Liverpool Announce Pre-Season Friendly Ahead of Japan Tour Anfield Index10:36 10-Apr-25
Liverpool confirm new pre-season fixture with 1st-ever Japan friendly This Is Anfield09:43 10-Apr-25
Liverpool to Play Yokohama Marinos in Japan The Liverpool Offside09:10 10-Apr-25
Match Preview: Japan U17 v Australia U17 - AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025™ Socceroos - Official Site06:00 10-Apr-25
Parkin: We’re fully focused on getting the job done against Japan Socceroos - Official Site06:04 9-Apr-25
Eames: We need to be more clinical and aggressive against Japan Socceroos - Official Site06:04 9-Apr-25
【Match Report】Nadeshiko Japan draw 1-1 with Colombia in first home game under new regime Japan Football Association - Official Site18:27 8-Apr-25
Hasegawa and Kerolin feature for Japan and Brazil Manchester City - Official Site15:17 6-Apr-25
Internationals | Ueki’s Japan rescue late draw against Paví’s Colombia West Ham United FC - Official Site11:00 6-Apr-25
USA Women beat Brazil, Japan level very late against Colombia She Kicks (Women's Football)08:26 6-Apr-25
Colombia Women's National Team squad - International Friendly Match vs Nadeshiko Japan (4/6＠Osaka) Japan Football Association - Official Site01:21 5-Apr-25
U-16 Japan National Team squad & schedule - Montaigu Tournament (4/10-4/23＠France) Japan Football Association - Official Site18:27 3-Apr-25
U-16 Japan Women's National Team squad & schedule - Montaigu Tournament (4/10-4/22＠France) Japan Football Association - Official Site18:27 3-Apr-25
WCQ Group B wrap: Dominant Japan consolidate first place but second automatic place up for grabs The Roar16:09 2-Apr-25
Iran win 4th Asian Beach Soccer title and head to Seychelles World Cup with Oman and Japan Inside World Football15:19 31-Mar-25
Liverpool to pre-season in Asia against AC Milan in Hong Kong before Japan visit Inside World Football14:59 31-Mar-25
Liverpool FC announce Asia pre-season tour – will play friendly in Japan This Is Anfield08:20 31-Mar-25
'Not so easy' - Sugawara will try to bring Japan positives back to Saints Daily Echo11:39 28-Mar-25
Daizen Maeda told Japan 'necessity' by Hajime Moriyasu ahead of 2026 World Cup The Celtic Way10:12 27-Mar-25
Daizen Maeda Impresses for Japan as Praise Pours in from National Boss Celts Are Here08:32 27-Mar-25
Nadeshiko Japan (Japan Women's National Team) squad & schedule - International Friendly Match vs Colombia Women's… Japan Football Association - Official Site07:30 27-Mar-25
Resilient Saudis Deny Japan Football Tribe04:52 27-Mar-25
Asian qualifying: Can Japan win the World Cup? Irvine the new Cahill? ESPN Australia23:31 26-Mar-25
Every scenario for Socceroos to book automatic World Cup berth as Japan twist looms: Talking Pts Fox Sports (Australia)21:01 26-Mar-25
Hajime Moriyasu tells Celtic star his qualities will be 'a necessity' for Japan in the 2026… 67 Hail Hail19:47 26-Mar-25
Post-qualification hangover immediately offers areas of improvement for Japan ESPN.co.uk13:40 25-Mar-25
How Ao Tanaka fared for Japan as Leeds United midfielder plays 90 minutes on Tuesday morning Leeds United News12:35 25-Mar-25
Renard expecting no letup from Japan as Saudis eye World Cup spot The Japan Times00:38 25-Mar-25
Slow Football News: Sunderland, Boehly, Japan, Club World Cup Game of the People17:25 24-Mar-25
With qualification in the bag, quest to win World Cup now begins for Japan ESPN.co.uk10:11 24-Mar-25
Preview: Japan vs. Saudi Arabia - prediction, team news, lineups Sports Mole13:54 23-Mar-25
Celtic's Reo Hatate using Champions League experience to propel Japan hopes The Celtic Way11:02 23-Mar-25
Japan's quiet World Cup celebrations show it is hungry for much more The Japan Times09:04 23-Mar-25
U.S. U-20 team prepares to kickoff camp in Spain with Mexico & Japan friendlies American Soccer Now16:58 22-Mar-25
Japan sets grand goal ahead of Socceroos date The West Australian05:05 22-Mar-25
Tanaka helps Japan book place at 2026 World Cup Leeds United - Official Site21:58 21-Mar-25
Benched at Rennes, left out by Japan – Ex-Celtic ace Kyogo vows to keep fighting The Celtic Way15:30 21-Mar-25
Japan are first qualifiers for 2026 World Cup and an 8th consecutive finals Inside World Football15:18 21-Mar-25
Japan talent seam Celtic Quick News12:17 21-Mar-25
Japan Seal WC Berth with Routine Win Over Bahrain Football Tribe10:03 21-Mar-25
Takumi Minamino and Japan are first to qualify for the World Cup AS Monaco FC - Official Site01:10 21-Mar-25
Japan first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup after victory over Bahrain Al Jazeera22:49 20-Mar-25
Japan qualify for 2026 World Cup: AFC qualifiers standings, upcoming fixtures, story so far Sports Mole22:41 20-Mar-25
Unstoppable Samurai Blue: Reliving Japan's charge to the 2026 World Cup ESPN.co.uk20:40 20-Mar-25
Bayern Munich’s Hiroki Ito and Japan qualify for the 2026 World Cup Bavarian Football Works18:45 20-Mar-25
Celtic Duo Benched as Japan Qualify for World Cup Celts Are Here18:19 20-Mar-25
Leeds send Ao Tanaka message after Japan win today MOT Leeds News17:03 20-Mar-25
Who has qualified for the 2026 World Cup? Japan become first nation to join hosts talkSPORT16:09 20-Mar-25
Japan First To Seal 2026 FIFA World Cup Spot As South Korea, Australia Get Closer NDTV.com15:55 20-Mar-25
Japan secure World Cup spot – But no game time for in-form Celtic duo The Celtic Way15:25 20-Mar-25
Japan becomes 1st team to qualify for 2026 World Cup after host nations CBC.ca14:46 20-Mar-25
Japan become first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup RTE14:24 20-Mar-25
Japan are going to the World Cup! Asian side become latest side to qualify for tournament… Goal.com14:21 20-Mar-25
Japan first nation to qualify for 2026 World Cup BBC13:55 20-Mar-25
Japan become first to qualify for 2026 World Cup finals The West Australian13:30 20-Mar-25
Japan become 1st side to qualify for '26 World Cup ESPN.co.uk13:24 20-Mar-25
Japan first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup Gulf News13:06 20-Mar-25
Japan becomes first qualifier for 2026 World Cup, joining host nations TSN12:54 20-Mar-25
Wataru Endo leads Japan to 2026 World Cup – first nation to qualify This Is Anfield12:52 20-Mar-25
How Ao Tanaka got on as Leeds star helps Japan become first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup Leeds United News12:51 20-Mar-25
Kyogo mystery as Celtic duo Reo Hatate & Daizen Maeda's baffling Japan career continues 67 Hail Hail12:46 20-Mar-25
Endo says Japan won't be satisfied just to reach World Cup The Japan Times01:34 20-Mar-25

      
            
      
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Latest news on the Japan National Football Team, including team selections, fixtures, results and coverage of their progression within international tournaments.

Governed by the Japan Football Association (JFA), the team has consistently qualified for the FIFA World Cup since their debut in 1998 and are seen as a dominant force in the AFC Asian Cup, winning the tournament several times.

Japan’s rise in football has been fuelled by the emergence of talented players who have thrived both domestically and in Europe’s top leagues. The national team's achievements reflect the rapid development of Japanese football, driven by the establishment of the J.League in 1993 and a strong emphasis on youth development. Known for their resilience and commitment, the Samurai Blue continue to inspire fans and solidify their position as a powerhouse in Asian and world football.

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