Japan

Japan

1st in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

2023 Schedule

KSA
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
JPN
BHR
0 - 5 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
JPN
JPN
7 - 0 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
CHN
JPN
5 - 0 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
SYR
MYA
0 - 5 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
JPN
PRK
0 - 3 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
JPN
JPN
1 - 0 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
PRK
IRN
2 - 1 AFC Asian Cup
JPN
BHR
1 - 3 AFC Asian Cup
JPN
JPN
3 - 1 AFC Asian Cup
IDN
IRQ
2 - 1 AFC Asian Cup
JPN
JPN
4 - 2 AFC Asian Cup
VIE
JPN
6 - 1 International Friendly
JOR
JPN
5 - 0 International Friendly
THA
What we learned as the third round of Asian qualifiers for the World Cup got underway What we learned as the third round of Asian qualifiers for the World Cup got underway

From the Japanese juggernaut to numerical deficits not mattering, here's what we learnt from the third round of Asian qualifiers.

With blockbuster display, Japan might have found a way to fit all their A-listers into one cast With blockbuster display, Japan might have found a way to fit all their A-listers into one cast

Brimming with talent, Japan may have found a way to fit all their star names in one starting XI after thrashing China.

The main talking points as the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup begins The main talking points as the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup begins

There is plenty to look forward to as the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup begins on Thursday.

The 18 teams contesting the third round of Asian qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup The 18 teams contesting the third round of Asian qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup

18 teams are still in the hunt to reach the World Cup as the third round of Asian qualifiers kick off on Thursday.

From Samurai Blue to Singapore red: Kyoga Nakamura's quest to become a Lion From Samurai Blue to Singapore red: Kyoga Nakamura's quest to become a Lion

Kyoga Nakamura represented Japan at a U-17 World Cup but has now set his sights on playing for Singapore.

With J1 League title race wide open, who are the biggest threats to leaders Machida Zelvia? With J1 League title race wide open, who are the biggest threats to leaders Machida Zelvia?

With just five points now separating the top five, the J1 League title race looks set to go down to the wire.

2024 Olympic soccer: Schedule, groups, format, venues 2024 Olympic soccer: Schedule, groups, format, venues

Here are key facts about men's and women's soccer at the Olympics.

2024 Olympic Games men's soccer: Full tournament results 2024 Olympic Games men's soccer: Full tournament results

Here's everything you need to know about soccer at the 2024 Paris Olympics men's soccer tournament.

Japan stay perfect at Olympics with inspired Leo Kokubo making them increasingly difficult to beat Japan stay perfect at Olympics with inspired Leo Kokubo making them increasingly difficult to beat

Japan have emerged as a formidable outfit in the Olympic men's football tournament -- with Leo Kokubo a major factor.

Faith in youth continues to pay off as Japan march on into Olympic quarterfinals Faith in youth continues to pay off as Japan march on into Olympic quarterfinals

Despite being the only side without overage players, Japan are through to the Olympic men's football quarters with a game to spare.

WCQ - AFC Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Japan 2 +12 6
2 Saudi Arabia 2 +1 4
3 Bahrain 2 -4 3
4 Indonesia 2 0 2
5 Australia 2 -1 1
6 China 2 -8 0
Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Ayase Ueda 8 6 2
Ritsu Doan 3 7 4
Takumi Minamin.. 3 6 2

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Junya Ito 7 3 1
Ritsu Doan 4 7 3
Takefusa Kubo 4 4 2