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Japan star Ayase Ueda channels four years of frustration into World Cup dream
AFP · one month ago
Ayase Ueda warned Sweden his confidence was sky-high after the red-hot striker scored a classy World Cup brace to put Japan on the cusp of the knockout rounds.

'We can't build like this': Tunisia's Ali Abdi reduced to tears, tears into Tunisian FA
Paul Winters · one month ago
Tunisia defender Ali Abdi was brought to tears during a post-match interview following Tunisia's 4-0 World Cup defeat to Japan.

Herve Renard admits Tunisia never lived up to standards expected in Japan defeat
Dennis Mabuka in · one month ago
Tunisia national team coach Herve Renard was left frustrated after the North Africans suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat against Japan to exit the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a match to spare.

Japan boss Moriyasu heaps praise on Kamada after standout display in new role
Reuters · one month ago
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu was delighted with the performance of his side after their 4-0 victory over Tunisia on Saturday in Monterrey. Japan were dominant throughout despite the absence of injured playmaker Takefusa Kubo.

Ueda stars as Japan thrash pitiful Tunisia to move joint-top of Group F
Jason Pettigrove · one month ago
Japan netted four goals in a FIFA World Cup (WC) game for the first time, claiming a 4-0 win over Tunisia, who became the third nation to exit the tournament after a lacklustre performance in their Group F game at Estadio Monterrey.

How a tweak to World Cup rules gives Sweden the chance to top Group F tonight
Anthony Tomas · one month ago
Cruising past Tunisia meant Sweden got off to a brighter start at the 2026 FIFA World Cup compared to their next opponents, the Netherlands, though they still go into the meeting in Houston (20th June, 19:00 CEST) as underdogs against the side held by Japan earlier this week.

Japan ready for a different Tunisia in World Cup's 1000th match
Reuters · one month ago
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu wants his side to match Tunisia's expected increase in intensity when the teams meet on Saturday in the 1,000th match in World Cup history, a landmark clash set to be affected by the Monterrey heat.

EXCLUSIVE: Former Japan coach Troussier 'not surprised' by Asian teams at World Cup
Anna Carreau · one month ago
Qatar holding their own against Switzerland; Saudi Arabia shaking up Uruguay, Japan levelling against the Netherlands - the start of the 2026 World Cup has been marked by the outstanding success of AFC (Asian) nations.

Rafael van der Vaart issues apology for racist joke about Japan players
Alex Roberts · one month ago
Former Netherlands international Rafael van der Vaart has apologised for a joke about the Japan team, insisting there was ‘no racist or discriminatory intent’.

Tunisia's Renard 'up for the challenge' after being parachuted into World Cup campaign
Reuters · one month ago
Tunisia's new coach Herve Renard said he was motivated by the challenge of taking charge of the team after his predecessor Sabri Lamouchi was fired following a crushing 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their World Cup opener.

Koeman doesn't regret substitute choices after Dutch see lead slip twice to Japan
Reuters · one month ago
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman defended his tactics and substitutions after Dutch hopes of victory in their World Cup opener were foiled by a late Japan goal in the 2-2 draw on Sunday.

Japan coach Moriyasu hails tenacious fightback against Netherlands in 2-2 draw
Reuters · one month ago
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu lauded his team's grit and determination in coming twice from behind to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands at the World Cup on Sunday, but said he was unhappy not to take all three points.

Japan come from behind twice to snatch late draw against the Netherlands
James Hilsum · one month ago
The Netherlands and Japan shared the spoils with a 2-2 draw in their 2026 FIFA World Cup (WC) Group F opener, extending the Blue Samurai’s unbeaten run to eight games (W6, D2).

Netherlands to use pressure to drive bid for elusive World Cup triumph
Nick Said · one month ago
The Netherlands are putting pressure on themselves to go far in the World Cup, says coach Ronald Koeman, but are not looking beyond their opening Group F encounter against Japan in Dallas on Sunday as they hunt down the elusive trophy.

Netherlands handed boost as Bart Verbruggen rejoins group practice after hip injury
Paul Winters · one month ago
The Netherlands were given a major boost when goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen rejoined group training on Friday.

EXCLUSIVE: Vahid Halilhodzic on managerial career and 'nightmare' with Morocco
Krešimir Karačić · one month ago
Four national teams qualified for the World Cup, experiences on three continents, and wounds that never fully healed: Vahid Halilhodzic spoke candidly to Flashscore in this exclusive interview about his fascinating and wide-ranging career.

Japan captain Endo ruled out of World Cup, retires from internationals
AFP · one month ago
Japan captain Wataru Endo was ruled out of the World Cup with injury and announced his international retirement on Thursday, three days before his team's opener against the Netherlands.

Japan captain Endo out of World Cup due to injury, calls time on international career
Reuters · one month ago
Japan captain Wataru Endo has withdrawn from the World Cup squad due to injury, a blow for the Samurai Blue, with the midfielder also announcing his retirement from international football.

'We need him': Verbruggen & Memphis in race to be fit for the Netherlands' World Cup opener
Reuters · one month ago
The Netherlands have doubts over the fitness of first-choice goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, injured in their Monday friendly in New York and doubtful for the World Cup opener against Japan on Sunday.

Japan captain Wataru Endo in race against time to pass World Cup opener fitness test
AFP · one month ago
Japan captain Wataru Endo is in a race to be fit for their World Cup opener against the Netherlands on Sunday, leaving coach Hajime Moriyasu "praying" he makes it.


















