Japan became the first country to qualify for the 2026 men’s World Cup after it beat Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium on ...

Japan is coming to North America, and maybe Houston. The Blue Samari defeated Bahrain at Saitama Stadium in Saitama, Japan, on Thursday to book the team's spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It is the ...

The European qualifiers for the World Cup may have only just begun but four nations have already booked their place at the ...

Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday as Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo struck in the second half to earn Hajime Moriyasu's side a 2-0 win over Bahrain at Saitama ...

World Cup will have a record 48 teams. Japan became the first nation excluding the three hosts to secure a spot.

Japan are the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Here's how they did so -- in sheer dominant fashion.

The Athletic's guide to who's qualified, how many places each confederation gets, and what stage qualification is at ...

The 2026 World Cup will have a record 48 teams, and Japan became the first nation excluding the three hosts to secure a spot. Other teams could follow in the current international window. Next year's ...

Saudi Arabia holds Japan to a goalless draw in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Australia needs one more win to qualify ...

After celebrating qualification for an eighth consecutive World Cup finals with beaming smiles and high fives, Japan shifted ...

Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, China: 6 points each A victory against Bahrain would bring Japan's total to 19 points, ensuring qualification for the World Cup, regardless of other match outcomes. A ...

Japan has become the first team to book its spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026.Japan defeated Bahrain in Saitama with a decisive ...