Real Sociedad forward Takefusa Kubo celebrates scoring for Japan against Bahrain in Saitama, Japan, on March 20. AFP . Japan ...

Given Japan have booked their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it may seem like there is little for them to play in the ...

Goals from Takaaki Oba, Chikara Eguro and Ozu Moreira earned Japan victory over Saudi Arabia and Asia’s third and final ticket to Seychelles 2025.

Japan is coming to North America, and maybe Houston. The Blue Samari defeated Bahrain at Saitama Stadium in Saitama, Japan, ...

The 2026 World Cup will have a record 48 teams, and Japan became the first nation excluding the three hosts to secure a spot.

Japan are the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Here's how they did so -- in sheer dominant fashion.

SAITAMA, Japan — History has been made, folks. The first non-host nation has officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup ...

Japan has emerged as the first nation to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup, following a decisive 2-0 victory over Bahrain.

FIFA World Cup is on the horizon with next summer’s showpiece set to be an incredible spectacle.For the first time, the ...

Japan has become the first team to book its spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026.Japan defeated Bahrain in Saitama with a decisive ...

Japan becomes the first team to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 win over Bahrain, securing their spot in the ...

Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo ...