Japan

Japan

2025 Fixtures

JPN
International Friendly
GHA
JPN
3 - 2 International Friendly
BRA
JPN
2 - 2 International Friendly
PAR
USA
2 - 0 International Friendly
JPN
MEX
0 - 0 International Friendly
JPN
JPN
6 - 0 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
IDN
AUS
1 - 0 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
JPN
JPN
0 - 0 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
KSA
JPN
2 - 0 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
BHR
Brazil stunned by Japan's second-half fightback in friendly Brazil stunned by Japan's second-half fightback in friendly

Japan completed a stunning second-half turnaround to secure a first-ever victory over Brazil in Wednesday's friendly in Tokyo.

Spain top FIFA men's rankings for first time since 2014 Spain top FIFA men's rankings for first time since 2014

Spain and Lamine Yamal took top spot from Argentina and Lionel Messi in the FIFA men's rankings published on Thursday.

Collection Collection

J1 League contenders make strong start to new AFC Champions League Elite season J1 League contenders make strong start to new AFC Champions League Elite season

The J1 League's representatives look set to once again dominate the East region of the AFC Champions League Elite.

Why Balogun has the potential to be USMNT No. 9 Why Balogun has the potential to be USMNT No. 9

Herculez Gomez praises Folarin Balogun's "phenomenal" performance for the USMNT vs. Japan and his chances of becoming the next No. 9.

Nicol: Pochettino's comments were mind-blowing Nicol: Pochettino's comments were mind-blowing

Steve Nicol questions Mauricio Pochettino's approach as USMNT manager but finds positives in Japan victory.

Pochettino 'so pleased' with the USMNT's win vs. Japan Pochettino 'so pleased' with the USMNT's win vs. Japan

Mauricio Pochettino reacts to the USMNT's 2-0 win against Japan.

Pulisic rates 9/10 as Japan win gets USMNT back on track Pulisic rates 9/10 as Japan win gets USMNT back on track

Christian Pulisic was among the USMNT's best as Mauricio Pochettino's men bounced back from Saturday's concerning loss against South Korea to defeat Japan 2-0.

Balogun, Zendejas lead United States to big win over Japan Balogun, Zendejas lead United States to big win over Japan

The United States picked up a big win over Japan in a friendly at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday night -- a result that gives Mauricio Pochettino's side some good news to end the September international window.

Ritsu Dōan set to become Eintracht Frankfurt's latest Japanese success story Ritsu Dōan set to become Eintracht Frankfurt's latest Japanese success story

Ritsu Dōan follows in the footsteps of two Japanese compatriots who both enjoyed fine spells at Eintracht Frankfurt.

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.

WCQ - AFC Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Saudi Arabia 2 +1 4
2 Iraq 2 +1 4
3 Indonesia 2 -2 0
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Ayase Ueda 8 9 2
Koki Ogawa 6 8 1
Daichi Kamada 5 12 1

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Junya Ito 10 9 1
Takefusa Kubo 8 11 4
Ritsu Doan 4 12 3