Hajime Moriyasu, 57, will become the first man to lead Japan at consecutive World Cups. Appointed in July 2018, he took his ...

Perennial World Cup favourites Brazil start the 2026 edition with the same pressure. Their opening game against 2022 ...

Brazil's credentials to end a 24-year wait to be world champions will be tested from the off as 2022 semi-finalists Morocco ...

SUZUKA, MIZYU, RIN & KANON chatted with Billboard Japan about their philosophy of standing out and what they're bringing to ...

Brazil's quest to regain World Cup supremacy from their European rivals has led to them handing the reins to a European, with ...

Follow every major update ahead of this summer's World Cup, from roster announcements and injuries to ticketing, travel, fan ...

Every soccer World Cup is an opportunity for Japan to deploy an unusual instrument of soft power.

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu believes his team can win the World Cup after historic friendly wins over Brazil and England, despite the loss of Kaoru Mitoma dampening the mood. "Last year we played ...

Second set is underway and Fonseca wastes no time in grabbing the first game as he holds serve. The 19-year-old is aiming to become the first teenager to reach the semis of the men's singles at a ...

Injured Kaoru Mitoma was left out of Japan's World Cup squad on Friday in a major blow to their chances of progressing beyond the last 16 for the first time. He also played a key role in his country's ...

The FIFA World Cup is considered the most illustrious competition on the global football calendar.