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Who is Tottenham's new signing Kōta Takai? Who is Tottenham's new signing Kōta Takai?

Gabe Tan discusses Tottenham Hotspur's new signing Kōta Takai from Japan.

Behind Kōta Takai's rapid three-year rise to the Premier League with Tottenham Behind Kōta Takai's rapid three-year rise to the Premier League with Tottenham

In the span of three years, Kōta Takai has gone from making his professional debut to signing for Tottenham.

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Tottenham transfers: Japan star Kota Takai completes move Tottenham transfers: Japan star Kota Takai completes move

Japan defender Kota Takai has joined Tottenham Hotspur from J-League side Kawasaki Frontale, the club has announced.

World Cup qualifying: Is this Asia's strongest contingent ever? World Cup qualifying: Is this Asia's strongest contingent ever?

Are Ayase Ueda and Japan are poised to take the 2026 World Cup by storm? ESPN tackles that, and Asia's other big talking points from the latest round of qualifiers.

In brutal fashion, Japan show Indonesia the level needed to reach FIFA World Cup In brutal fashion, Japan show Indonesia the level needed to reach FIFA World Cup

Japan's ruthless display showed Indonesia the level they need to reach if they want to get to the FIFA World Cup.

: Kluivert's Indonesia thrashed 6-0 as Japan cap successful World Cup qualifying campaign : Kluivert's Indonesia thrashed 6-0 as Japan cap successful World Cup qualifying campaign

VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ASIAN FOOTBALL CONFEDERATION'S 2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIER, JAPAN V INDONESIA

Yūki Ōhashi looking to seize Japan opportunity after breakout season with Blackburn Yūki Ōhashi looking to seize Japan opportunity after breakout season with Blackburn

After a breakout season with Blackburn, Yūki Ōhashi is determined to grab his current opportunity with Japan.

What's at stake on final day of Asian third-round qualifiers for 2026 FIFA World Cup? What's at stake on final day of Asian third-round qualifiers for 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Australia, Saudi Arabia, Palestine and Oman are all still looking to keep their World Cup dream alive on Tuesday.

Sources: Kasey Bos nears Bundesliga switch Sources: Kasey Bos nears Bundesliga switch

The rapid rise of Kasey Bos is set to continue, with sources telling ESPN that the 21-year-old is nearing a move to Bundesliga outfit FSV Mainz.

Socceroos' Daniel Arzani weighing up next club move Socceroos' Daniel Arzani weighing up next club move

Socceroos winger Daniel Arzani says he is yet to decide on his club future, but confirmed he's in discussions with several teams as his contract with Melbourne Victory nears its end -- amid reported interest from Scotland.

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Daichi Kamada 5 12 1
Takefusa Kubo 4 11 8
Keito Nakamura 2 10 1

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Takefusa Kubo 8 11 4
Shuto Machino 2 3 1
Daichi Kamada 1 12 5