Japan Football News

Jeddah: The climax of the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™ is upon us with Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli Saudi FC and FC Machida Zelvia of...

Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr received encouraging news regarding Kingsley Coman’s injury status as they enter the final stretch of the season....

Kyogo Furuhashi's difficult spell away from Celtic has come under further scrutiny, with fresh criticism of his time at Birmingham City following a...

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr have reached the AFC Champions League Two final, setting an unprecedented record for Saudi Arabia. Cristiano Ronaldo’s...

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has chosen to remain tight-lipped over his tactical plans as preparations begin for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The veteran...

Veteran Portuguese tactician Carlos Queiroz says he will rely on his vast coaching experience as he begins his new role as head coach of Ghana,...

History tells us not to place too much importance on the U.S. Women's National Team's friendly results. Before beating all comers to win Olympic...

Celtic legend Shunsuke Nakamura is not done chasing the big stage. The Hoops hero was back in Glasgow last month and took it all in, this time from...

Jeddah: FC Machida Zelvia are on the verge of adding another chapter to their history with the Japanese side to meet Al Ahli Saudi FC in the final...

Jeddah: Al Ahli Saudi FC are one match away from defending their title, with the Saudi Pro League side to face Japan's FC Machida Zelvia in the...

Blackburn guaranteed their Sky Bet Championship survival thanks to Japanese pair Yuki Ohashi and Ryoya Morishita in a 3-1 win at Sheffield United.

Japan international Zion Suzuki admits he ‘doesn’t know’ if he will remain at Parma next...

Jeddah: Head coach Go Kuroda feels that FC Machida Zelvia side are hitting form at the right time after the Japanese side saw off Shabab Al Ahli...

Daizen Maeda has been one of the best players in Scotland since he arrived in 2022. Even though the Japan star hasn’t been himself this...

Kuala Lumpur: Riding on the success of winning the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™, Japan rose three spots to fifth in the latest FIFA...

Defending champion Al Ahli reached the final of the AFC Champions League Elite after Ivan Toney's second-half goal beat Vissel Kobe of Japan 2-1 on...

Al Ahli battled back from a goal down to defeat Japan's Vissel Kobe ⁠2-1 in the semi-finals of the Asian Champions League Elite on Monday as the...

Leeds United could offer Japan international midfielder Ao Tanaka a new contract to extend his stay at Elland Road, according to Football Insider....

Pathum Thani: The AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ came to a thrilling conclusion on Saturday with Japan crowned champions after edging DPR...

Celtic supporters were left scratching their heads on Sunday night after one of the club's official social media accounts took an unexpected turn....

Celtic’s official account for Japanese supporters was forced to delete a tweet which featured a stats-related graphic about Erling Haaland. While...

Leeds Transfer News: Leeds United look ready to hold onto Ao Tanaka past the summer window, and his performances over the last few weeks explain...

Scottish Cup semi-finalSunday, April 19, 2026Hampden Park, Glasgow CELTIC…6(Maeda 1, Ralston 43+3, Iheanacho 95 & 100, McCowan 96, Nygren 102 ST...

The U.S. women's national team won the three-game series against Japan 2-1, with dominant performances from Lindsey Heaps and Claire Hutton, and...

Manchester United Transfer News: Manchester United are looking at Leeds United midfielder Ao Tanaka as a potential signing at the end of the season...

Manchester United are interested in signing Leeds United midfielder Ao Tanaka at the end of the season. The 27-year-old Japanese International has...

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has extended his warmest congratulations...

Pathum Thani: Head coach Akira Ijiri thanked his players for producing maximum effort in Japan's AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ title win...

Pathum Thani: DPR Korea head coach Han Chol Hak cut a disappointed figure after seeing his side edged 1-0 by Japan in the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup...

Lynn Wesley spearheaded a tactical triumph for the USWNT, securing a commanding 3-0 victory over Japan with a stellar individual performance. This...

Former Celtic free-kick maestro Shunsuke Nakamura will join Japan's World Cup coaching staff, the Japan Football Association said on Thursday.

The American defenders brought the dessert head coach Emma Hayes was hoping for in 3-0 victory

Pathum Thani: Japan upstaged a dominant DPR Korea 1-0 to emerge champions of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ at the Thammasat Stadium...

Pathum Thani: Noa Fukushima won the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ Most Valuable Player award as the Japan midfielder finished the...

Emma Hayes acknowledged the importance of the United States’ upcoming international windows ahead of next year’s Women’s World Cup following their...

Wesley scores first US goal in rout of JapanGirma and Lavelle also strike in Colorado winHayes's side take series after Seattle setbackKennedy...

The USWNT just wrapped their window of three friendly games against Japan, but what did Emma Hayes learn ahead of the World Cup?

Manchester United Women midfielder star Hinata Miyazawa was part of the Japanese side that narrowly lost to the United States. The post Hinata...

Jeddah: FC Machida Zelvia head coach Go Kuroda credited his players' unity for their 1-0 victory over Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad Club on Friday as...

Kennedy Wesley recorded her first international goal to lead the United States to a 3-0 friendly win over Japan on Friday night in Commerce City,...

The USWNT defeated Japan 3-0 on Friday evening, led by a goal and an assist from center back sub Kennedy Wesley. Rose Lavelle also scored for the...

Centerback Kennedy Wesley assists and scores while veteran attack improves offense

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Jeddah: FC Machida Zelvia advanced to the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™ on Friday as Tete Yengi's deflected...

Ghana forward Prince Adu Kwabena has set his sights firmly on securing a place at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, describing potential selection as...

Pathum Thani: For Ri Ji Song, her mission in the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ final against Japan on Saturday is clear - help DPR Korea...

The USWNT will look to close out final game of three-game series against Japan, and after two games, and a 1-1 record, will enter Friday's match...

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is issuing this Request for Proposal (RFP) to receive proposals and quotations for the...

Pathum Thani: Japan and DPR Korea are set for an epic encounter in the final of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ on Saturday.

Pathum Thani: When Japan take on DPR Korea in the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ final on Saturday, much of their balance will rest on...

Pathum Thani: For Ri Ji Song, her mission in the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ final against Japan on Saturday is clear - help DPR Korea...

Celtic icon Shunsuke Nakamura has taken up a new role with Japan’s national side, joining the coaching staff as an assistant ahead of this summer’s...

The 45-year-old was told to stay away for last month's friendly between Scotland and Japan and isn't expected back anytime soon

Pathum Thani: Japan made it look easy in making their way into the final of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ with a perfect five-match...

Pathum Thani: DPR Korea gave no quarter en route to the final of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026™, but will face their toughest test...

Pathum Thani: Han Chol Hak is relishing the opportunity to become only the third head coach in DPR Korea's history to lift the title ahead of their...

Pathum Thani: Akira Ijiri is one match away from steering Japan to a record-extending seventh AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup™ crown, with his charges to...

Former Celtic free-kick maestro Shunsuke Nakamura will join Japan's World Cup coaching staff, the Japan Football Association said on Thursday.

Shunsuke Nakamura is back involved at the top level after being appointed to the Japan national team coaching staff. The former Celtic midfielder...

Shunsuke Nakamura has joined Japan’s coaching staff for the World Cup, the JFA have announced. The ex-Celtic man will link up with manager Hajime...

Ao Tanaka looks set to start for Leeds United again when they face Wolves. The Japan international’s omission throughout the campaign has been...

On a flight from Tokyo to Europe, a Brighton fan in his 70s and a Japanese schoolboy connect over a shared appreciation of Kaoru Mitoma The post...

Pathum Thani: Head coach Akira Ijiri credited a collective team effort for Japan's win against China PR in the semi-finals of the AFC U20 Women's...

Thammasat:  China PR head coach Colin Bell attributed Japan's explosive start for his side's 2-0 defeat in their AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand...

Thammasat: Japan put on a commanding performance to beat China PR 2-0 in their AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ semi-final at the Thammasat...

Emma Hayes cited development and preparation as her reasoning for making 11 changes to her United States team that lost 1-0 to Japan at Lumen...

Jeddah: Roman Saiss will attempt to sleep his way to success at the AFC Champions League Elite Jeddah 2026™ as the Al Sadd SC defender looks to...

Ao Tanaka’s future at Leeds United has been the subject of much speculation in recent months. The Japan midfielder has struggled to work his...

Seattle: Tottenham Hotspur forward Maika Hamano scored the only goal as Japan ended the United States' 10-game unbeaten streak with a 1-0 victory...

Journalist Keith Jackson has claimed Peter Lawwell had concerns over Kyogo's exit, adding another angle to the ongoing debate around Celtic's...

SEATTLE — U.S. women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes put out a younger and less experienced lineup in her team’s second test against Japan,...

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The USWNT dropped their second game to Japan, falling 1-0 on Tuesday at Lumen Field in Seattle. Claire Hutton wore the captain's armband, while...

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Where to watch the Friendlies match online between USA and Japan, including live streams, TV channels, kick-off time and more.

Jeddah: Shabab Al Ahli booked their place in the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™ on Tuesday with a 3-0 win...

Jeddah: Shabab Al Ahli booked their place in the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™ on Tuesday with a 3-0 win...

In a recent report, Fichajes mentioned that Tottenham Hotspur are showing interest in Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo. It has been revealed that...

Thammasat: China PR have full confidence that they will get the better of Japan when the sides meet in their AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand...

Thammasat: Japan's Uruha Iwasaki and China PR's Yue Xingyue are aiming to improve their individual performances when their sides meet in the...

Kuala Lumpur: Japan and Feyenoord striker Ayase Ueda netted his 23rd goal in 28 appearances, putting the 27-year-old on track to become the first...

The USWNT defeated Japan 2-1 in the first game of the three-game series and will field a different squad in the next match as Emma Hayes continues...

The Ghana Football Association has officially appointed experienced Portuguese tactician Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the senior national team,...

The Ghana Football Association has appointed Carlos Queiroz as the new head coach of the Black Stars, confirming a major decision in the...

Shin Yamada's loan spell at Preußen Münster has not gone as planned, with the Celtic forward struggling for minutes in recent weeks. The Japanese...

CELTIC £1.5million flop Shin Yamada is in soccer limbo after failing to make an impact at the team struggling in Bundesliga 2. Without a solitary...

Coventry City injury news from CoventryLive as Japanese winger continues his recovery from a rib injury

Shin Yamada has been publicly backed by Preussen Münster’s sporting director despite being omitted from the matchday squad at the struggling German...

Hayes: 'It's the test we want, and I'm so happy to have it'

Emma Hayes said the United States’ 2-1 win over Japan showcased the progress they have made over the last 12 months, as they extended their winning...