Hajime Moriyasu was expected to confirm on Thursday he was staying as head coach of the Japan men's soccer team, but instead he said he needed time to relax and review the World Cup results before deciding his future.

The Samurai Blue’s toughest opponents are themselves. The Australian coach would help them kick down the door to football’s global elite

Japan winger Keito Nakamura is keen to move to the Premier League this summer after attracting interest from several clubs, following his impressive World Cup performances.

Japan drew Sweden 1-1 in their final group stage match of the 2026 World Cup and that was enough to see both of them qualify for the Round of 32. Japan's second place finish means they will take on Brazil in R32,

Japan is in second place, but level with first-place Netherlands on four points. Sweden is in third with three points. Japan has been the more impressive side thus far, playing th

Among the teams that are in action on Saturday include numerous contender teams, including Germany, the Netherlands and Japan.

Gabriel Martinelli, the scorer of just one Premier League goal last season, is not widely considered to be one of the great stars of the Brazilian attack. Compared to more renowned and luminous team-mates such as Vinícius Júnior,