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Humbled Costa Rica vow to come out swinging against Japan

AFP · 1 year ago

Costa Rica are "not dead" at the World Cup despite their 7-0 drubbing by Spain and will not give up on a place in the last 16 without a fight, coach Luis Fernando Suarez said Saturday.

Japan ready to strut stuff against Costa Rica

AFP · 1 year ago

Japan sashayed through Germany's defence to win their opening World Cup game but captain Maya Yoshida said the Blue Samurai cannot afford to "dance badly"

Red alert: Fired-up Nagatomo fuels Japan at World Cup

AFP · 1 year ago

Mellowing with age is not part of the plan for Japan veteran Yuto Nagatomo, whose flame-red hair and wild celebrations are helping to fuel the Blue Samurai's fire in Qatar.

Japan looking to make World Cup splash after sinking Germany

AFP · 1 year ago

Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu was given a surprise shower by a pitch sprinkler on Thursday but it did nothing to dampen his spirits after his team's stunning victory over Germany.

Japan's Moriyasu hails stunning win made in Germany

AFP · 1 year ago

Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu hailed a win made in the Bundesliga after his Blue Samurai stunned four-times champions Germany 2-1 in their World Cup opener on Wednesday.

Flick denies armband row distracted Germany in Japan loss

AFP · 1 year ago

Hansi Flick denied Wednesday that Germany's pre-game armband protest and legal action against FIFA had distracted his team after they slumped to a surprise 2-1 loss in their World Cup opener against Japan.

Japan stun wasteful Germany in dramatic World Cup comeback

AFP · 1 year ago

Japan stunned Germany 2-1 in their World Cup opener on Wednesday, punishing the four-time champions for not taking their chances after they dominated the first half.

Saudi Arabia 2.0: Japan break the internet after amazing 2-1 FIFA World Cup comeback win vs. Germany

Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago

The Samurai Blue came back from a goal down to pick up all three points against the European giants in their Qatar 2022 opening game.

Germany's new-look attack a work in progress after Japan shock

AFP · 1 year ago

Germany have work to do to get their new-look World Cup attack to click after Kai Havertz and teenager Jamal Musiala spurned chances, allowing Japan to pull off a stunning 2-1 defeat to Japan on Wednesday.

Germany set unwanted records in shock 2-1 loss to Japan

Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago

Die Mannschaft will have it all to do after losing 2-1 to Japan in their group stage opener!

Bayern star Jamal Musiala shatters 64-year-old FIFA World Cup record in Germany's Qatar 2022 opener vs. Japan

Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago

The German teenage sensation was named in Hansi Flick's starting eleven for the showdown against Japan, which saw Jamal reach a brilliant milestone.

Germany vs Japan: Both teams aiming for strong start after 2018 frustration - November 23

Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago

Both Germany and Japan will be hoping to banish the bad memories from 2018 as they prepare to kick off their respective 2022 FIFA World Cup campaigns.

Japan hoping to upstage 'role models' Germany at World Cup

AFP · 1 year ago

Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu is hoping the apprentices can upset the masters when they take on "role models"

Leroy Sane ruled out of Germany's opening match with Japan

AFP · 1 year ago

Germany winger Leroy Sane has been ruled out of his side's opening match of the World Cup against Japan with a knee injury.

Japan say 'nothing to fear' from German World Cup test

AFP · 1 year ago

Japan will not fear Germany in their World Cup opener on Wednesday despite Asian teams enduring a torrid tournament so far, striker Takuma Asano says.

European experience sharpens Japan's edge at World Cup

AFP · 1 year ago

Japan had no European-based players in their squad when they made their World Cup debut in 1998.

Japan put German friendships in deep freeze for World Cup opener

AFP · 1 year ago

Eight of Japan's World Cup squad play in the Bundesliga but forward Ritsu Doan said Saturday that friendships are on hold when they meet Germany in their opening game in Qatar.

Bundesliga's Japanese contingent on 'equal footing' ahead of World Cup

AFP · 1 year ago

Japan forward Daichi Kamada says his side's large contingent of Bundesliga players can draw mental strength from knowing they "share the same stage"

Everything you need to know about the World Cup 2022 - Dates, format, and more

Live Soccer TV · 1 year ago

With just a few weeks to go, here is everything you need to know ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which will kick off in November for the first time in history.