Japan
2nd in FIFA World Cup2026 Fixtures
JPN
ISL
ENG
JPN
SCO
JPN
Machida Zelvia into AFC Champions League Elite final amid hugely controversial finish
Machida Zelvia are through to the ACL Elite final but only after a wild, controversial finish to their win over Shabab Al Ahli.
Vissel Kobe's tears showed just how much they wanted to reach AFC Champions League Elite final
After their semifinal exit from the AFC Champions League Elite, Vissel Kobe's despair was undeniable at the final whistle.
Machida Zelvia continue to aim for AFC Champions League Elite triumph on debut
Ahead of their semifinal against Shabab Al Ahli, Machida Zelvia continue to dream of winning the AFC Champions League Elite on debut.
Could Vissel Kobe, Machida Zelvia make it an all-Japanese AFC Champions League Elite final?
A Vissel-Machida final would be the first contested by two teams from the same country in the AFC Champions League era.
Tete Yengi keeps Machida Zelvia's fairytale AFC Champions League Elite debut going -- now into semifinals
As Jeddah's dream ACL Elite final evaporated on Friday evening, Machida's fairytale debut continued into the semifinals.
Gen Shoji eyes new AFC Champions League Elite glory with Machida Zelvia
An Asian champion in 2018, Gen Shoji is gunning for more glory with AFC Champions League Elite debutants Machida Zelvia.
World Cup kit ranking: Which teams will look best in 2026?
The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams. That means there'll be 96 kits on show! Here are all the ones released so far, from worst to first.
Every team's championship, group odds for the 2026 World Cup
Odds for all 48 teams to advance from their group through the knockout stage and to win the 2026 World Cup.
Dream Europe move or romance of the one-club man? Shunki Higashi isn't thinking about either
There are many paths Shunki Higashi's career could go next. He isn't too worried about thinking what it might be.
After historic win over England, how far could Japan go at the FIFA World Cup?
After becoming the first Asian side to defeat England, what does the result mean for Japan's World Cup prospects?
FIFA World Cup Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Sweden | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Tunisia | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keisuke Osako | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Zion Suzuki | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tomoki Hayakaw.. | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keisuke Osako | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Zion Suzuki | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tomoki Hayakaw.. | 0 | 0 | 0 |