Takefusa Kubo faces pivotal third season away from Real Madrid
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Japan's Kaoru Mitoma earns move to Premier League with Brighton
Japan international Kaoru Mitoma has earned a move to Premier League outfit Brighton but will spend the coming season on loan in Belgium.
Men's Olympic Games soccer bracket and fixtures schedule
Check out all the fixtures, venues and kick-off times for Men's Olympic Games soccer and the knockout bracket.
Matheus Cunha's breakout bigger for Brazil than gold
Brazil successfully defended their gold medal from Rio 2016, but of more importance are the implications for the Selecao's 2022 World Cup hopes.
Brazil edge Spain in ET to win Olympic gold
Brazil needed an extra-time winner from Malcom to claim Olympic gold with a 2-1 win over Spain on Saturday.
Japan falls to Mexico in the bronze medal match
Japan again fell short in its quest to win its first Olympic medal in men's football since 1968 following a 3-1 defeat to Mexico.
Mexico beat Japan in men's bronze medal match
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Brazil vs. Spain will be a battle of football philosophies
Brazil see themselves as the spiritual guardians of "the beautiful game" but, over the last few decades, Spain have usurped the Selecao.
Japan's quest for gold comes to an end but historic Olympic medal still beckons
Japan can still claim a historic bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics even if their quest for gold was ended by Spain in Tuesday's semi-finals.
Spain reach Olympics final with dramatic winner
Marco Asensio scored an extra-time winner to give Spain a 1-0 win against Japan at the Miyagi Stadium in Rifu on Tuesday.
Brazil beat Mexico on pens to reach Olympic final
Brazil beat Mexico 4-1 on penalties in their men's Olympic semifinal in Saitama on Tuesday following a 0-0 draw after extra-time.
Brazil hold nerve to reach Olympic final after shootout win over Mexico
Brazil sealed their third-straight Olympic final spot with a win over Mexico on penalties, even without striker Matheus Cunha.
Having seen off the rest, Japan must now beat the best in Olympic gold medal quest
Japan face a tough test against Spain in the semi-finals of the men's football at the Tokyo Olympics as they continue their gold medal quest.
A frustrating end to a promising Olympics for Africa's footballers
With all four of Africa's Olympic competitors eliminated from the football tournaments, ESPN runs the rule over their performances in Japan.
Kubo: Japan's destiny to play Spain at Olympics
Japan playmaker Takefusa Kubo is ready to give Spanish football a reminder of why he already has had spells at the country's biggest clubs.
Olympic semifinal will add to Brazil and Mexico's brewing rivalry
Tuesday's Olympic semi will see Brazil face Mexico -- a contest that has the potential to be one of Latin America's great footballing rivalries.
Holders Brazil beat Egypt to reach Olympic semis
Holders Brazil reached the Olympic men's football tournament semifinals following a narrow 1-0 victory over Egypt.
Mexico reach Olympic semifinals with 9-goal epic
Mexico overcame South Korea 6-3 in a a goal fest to reach the semifinals of the men's Olympic football tournament in Yokohama.
Japan maintain perfect record with NZ win
Hosts Japan displayed nerves of steel as they edged out New Zealand 4-2 in a penalty shootout to reach the men's Olympic football semifinals.
Mir nets hat trick in win over Ivory Coast
Spain have made the men's Olympic football semifinals as Rafa Mir scored a hat trick to secure a 5-2 victory over Ivory Coast in extra-time.
Japan just about got the job done to reach Olympic semis and that's all that matters
It was not pretty but Japan did enough to see off New Zealand in the quarter-finals of the Olympics men's football - and that's all that matters.
Alves seeks Olympic glory, and 44th title, on road to final World Cup shot
Brazil's Dani Alves has won 43 trophies for club and country. But he has his sights on Olympic gold and one last shot at an elusive World Cup title.
Steely backfield with youthful attack could be gold-winning formula for Japan
With the right blend of defensive experience and youthful flair, Japan may have found the key to unlocking gold at the Olympics.
Japan enhance gold medal credentials, South Korea also advance to Olympic quarters
Japan and South Korea will once again represent Asia in Olympic Games men's football after both qualified for the quarterfinals.
Australia's Olympic exit vs. Egypt leaves Olyroos wondering what might have been
A much-changed Australia team was eliminated at the group stage, leaving them to wonder "what if?" while Egypt focus on a quarterfinal vs. Brazil.
Oly Ladder
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan U23 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| Mexico U23 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
| France U23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -6 | 3 |
| South Africa U23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| South Korea U23 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +9 | 6 |
| New Zealand U23 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Romania U23 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 4 |
| Honduras U23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -6 | 3 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Spain U23 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Egypt U23 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| Argentina U23 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| Australia U23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Brazil U23 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Ivory Coast U23 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Germany U23 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| Saudi Arabia U23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |