After matchday six of Asian World Cup qualifiers, our writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down ...

Japan is within touching distance of an eighth successive World Cup appearance after beating China 3-1 in Xiamen put the team ...

Japan's march to the 2026 World Cup continued on Tuesday as Hajime Moriyasu's side handed China a 3-1 defeat in Xiamen to ...

China's renewed confidence will face the ultimate test on Tuesday as Branko Ivankovic's side host Japan looking to build on ...

Japan has defeated Indonesia 4-0 to move seven points clear in Group C in the third round of Asian qualifying for the 2026 ...

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said Thursday he expects a tough test against an Indonesian team filled with European-born ...

Japan hammered a hapless Indonesia side 4-0 on Friday, extending their lead at the top of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup ...

In Group C, Japan consolidated their lead with a 3-1 defeat of China in Xiamen. Koki Ogawa scored twice, opening the scoring ...

Headers from Koki Ogawa and Ko Itakura put runaway group leaders Japan two goals up at half time before Lin Liangming pulled ...

XIAMEN -- China conceded three headers and lost to Japan 3-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier here on Tuesday. In the ...