2019 Schedule
- JapanJPN0TBD0MYAMYA
- MGLMGL0FT14JapanJPN
- JapanJPN1FT4VENVEN
- KGZKGZ0FT2JapanJPN
- TJKTJK0FT3JapanJPN
- JapanJPN6FT0MGLMGL
- MYAMYA0FT2JapanJPN
- JapanJPN2FT0PARPAR
- ECUECU1FT1JapanJPN
- URUURU2FT2JapanJPN
- JapanJPN0FT4CHICHI
- JapanJPN2FT0SLVSLV
- JapanJPN0FT0TRITRI
- JapanJPN1FT0BOLBOL
- JapanJPN0FT1COLCOL
- JapanJPN1FT3QATQAT
- IRNIRN0FT3JapanJPN
- VIEVIE0FT1JapanJPN
- JapanJPN1FT0KSAKSA
- JapanJPN2FT1UZBUZB
- OMAOMA0FT1JapanJPN
- JapanJPN3FT2TKMTKM
- JapanJPN39/1FT2TKMTKM
- OMAOMA013/1FT1JapanJPN
- JapanJPN217/1FT1UZBUZB
- JapanJPN121/1FT0KSAKSA
- VIEVIE024/1FT1JapanJPN
- IRNIRN028/1FT3JapanJPN
- JapanJPN11/2FT3QATQAT
- JapanJPN022/3FT1COLCOL
- JapanJPN126/3FT0BOLBOL
- JapanJPN05/6FT0TRITRI
- JapanJPN29/6FT0SLVSLV
- JapanJPN017/6FT4CHICHI
- URUURU220/6FT2JapanJPN
- ECUECU124/6FT1JapanJPN
- JapanJPN25/9FT0PARPAR
- MYAMYA010/9FT2JapanJPN
- JapanJPN610/10FT0MGLMGL
- TJKTJK015/10FT3JapanJPN
- KGZKGZ014/11FT2JapanJPN
- JapanJPN119/11FT4VENVEN
- MGLMGL030/3FT14JapanJPN
- JapanJPN0TBD0MYAMYA
Japan win 14-0 in World Cup qualifying
Japan thrashed Mongolia 14-0 on Tuesday to move closer to the third round of Asia's qualifying tournament for the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar.
Japan win 14-0 in World Cup qualifying game
Japan thrashed Mongolia 14-0 on Tuesday to move closer to the third round of Asia's qualifying tournament for the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar.
Japan withdraws from SheBelieves citing COVID-19
Japan's women's national team have withdrawn from next month's SheBelieves Cup in Orlando, Fla.
What could have been for Shinji Kagawa
Shinji Kagawa is headed to PAOK, a major coup for the Greek outfit. What were his other options?
Jimenez, Lozano strike as Mexico beat Japan
Raul Jimenez and Hirving Lozano scored a goal apiece as Mexico overcame a difficult first half to defeat Japan 2-0 on Tuesday.
Herrera out, Tecatito a doubt for Mexico-Japan
"We won't take risks with any footballer," Martino said of Hector Herrera and Jesus Corona as Mexico prepare to face Japan.
Mexico sets friendlies vs. S. Korea, Japan
The Mexican men's national team will be returning to Europe next month for friendlies against South Korea (Nov. 14) and Japan (Nov. 17).
Kubo being held back by Emery at Villarreal
Unai Emery's embarrassingly over-conservative approach to Take Kubo's game time at Villarreal has to stop. The Japan star needs a chance to shine.
Malaysia, Indonesia kept apart in AFC U-19 champs
Malaysia and Indonesia have been kept apart in the group stage of the 2020 AFC U-19 Championship after the draw was made on Thursday afternoon.
Maya Yoshida remains focused on the future and not the past
Veteran Maya Yoshida's goal is to play European football for as long as he can and to help Japan go on a deep World Cup run.
Yoshida: Takefusa Kubo is key to Japan's future
Japan captain Maya Yoshida sees young talent Takefusa Kubo as key for the national team as they compete in a crowded Asian field.
Yoshida ready to steer Sampdoria clear of relegation
With 13 matches left in the Serie A season, Sampdoria sits just one point above relegation. Maya Yoshida is here to make sure they survive.
Japan's Makino attempting tablecloth trick is the content we need right now
With almost all football off because of the coronavirus, star players have found themselves at a loose end. How are they filling their time?
Japan FA chief diagnosed with virus after U.S. trip
The head of Japan soccer, who is also the vice-chairman of the Japan Olympic Committee, has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Okazaki leaves Malaga 34 days after joining
Shinji Okazaki's spell with Spanish side Malaga has been cut short after less than four weeks.
Ecuador's draw with Japan send Paraguay into quarters
Japan and Ecuador were eliminated from the Copa America on Monday after their 1-1 draw gifted Paraguay a quarterfinal berth.
Japan's surprise draw shows Uruguay have some things to fix
Japan played very well against Uruguay, so it's no surprise they earned a draw. But the result revealed that Uruguay have some things to work out.
Suarez scores but Copa guests Japan earn draw
Uruguay twice came from behind to draw 2-2 against a superb Japan side in the Copa America with the help of two questionable decisions.
Lopsided Chile win masks major issues for ageing 'golden generation'
A 4-0 win over Japan looks good on paper, but the reality is Chile's ageing group of once-great stars will be in trouble against more quality sides.
Sanchez pulls strings as Chile ease past Japan
Manchester United misfit Alexis Sanchez scored for the first time in five months as Chile beat Japan 4-0 in their Copa America title-defence opener.
Japan beat El Salvador thanks to Nagai brace
Kensuke Nagai scored his first goals for Japan with a brace in a 2-0 win over El Salvador in Miyagi on Sunday.
Tired Japan held by Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago held a tired-looking Japan to a 0-0 draw during an uninspiring friendly at Toyota Stadium in Aichi on Wednesday.
Keisuke Honda looking for new 'opportunity' after Melbourne Victory exit
Keisuke Honda is hunting his next "great opportunity" as he seeks to keep his football career alive to the Tokyo Olympics next year.
2019 Copa America ultimate preview: Will Messi win this wide-open tournament on Brazil's home turf?
Lionel Messi is determined to win a trophy with Argentina. Is this his summer? We get you ready for a thrilling Copa, all of it live on ESPN+.
2019-22 WCQ Ladder
TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
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Japan | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | +27 | 15 |
Tajikistan | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 10 |
Kyrgyz Republic | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +5 | 7 |
Myanmar | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -8 | 6 |
Mongolia | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | -25 | 3 |
2019-22 Team LeadersFIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
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