Sultan of Johor Cup (SoJC)
SOJC26: Malaysia Beat China but Must Defeat Japan to Reach the Final
Malaysia beats China 3-0 in the 2026 edition of Sultan Johor Cup.
Japan
National Team
FIFA Day: Japan Stuns Uruguay 3-1
Japan national team delivered a spectacular performance against Uruguay in an international friendly at Q&A Stadium, Rifu. showcasing the emergence of fresh talent as new...
FIFA World Cup
WC 2026: Brazil Reach R16 After Break Japan in Stoppage Time
Brazil produced a dramatic late comeback to eliminate Japan 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring deep into stoppage time to send th...
FIFA World Cup
WC 2026: Japan Hold Sweden to Reach Knockout Stage Together
Japan secured their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 after battling to a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Sweden in its final Group F match, finishing second in t...
FIFA World Cup
WC 2026: Japan Crushes Tunisia 4-0
Japan reignited their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign emphatically after producing a commanding 4-0 victory over Tunisia at Estadio BBVA, Monterrey, securing their first win...
FIFA World Cup
WC 2026: Japan Show Character to Hold Netherlands 2-2
Japan demonstrated resilience, unity and fighting spirit as they twice came from behind to earn a valuable 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their opening Group F match...
FIH Nations Cup
FIH Nations Cup 2025/26: Malaysia Falling to Japan 1-4
Malaysia's unbeaten start to the FIH Nations Cup 2025/26 came to an abrupt halt after the Speedy Tigers surrendered an early lead and fell to a clinical 4-1 defeat agains...
FIFA World Cup
Wataru Endo Announces Japan Retirement After Injury Withdrawn
Japan captain Wataru Endo has announced his retirement from international football after being forced to withdraw from Japan’s FIFA World Cup 2026 squad due to a left ank...
FIFA World Cup
Japan Past Iceland 1-0 for Warm-up Ahead of World Cup 2026
A dramatic late winner from Koki Ogawa ensured Japan signed off from home soil with victory as the Samurai Blue edged Iceland 1-0 in the Kirin Challenge Cup at the Olympi...
Uber Cup
Uber Cup 2026: Malaysia Fall 1-4 to Japan but March On to QF
Malaysia women’s national badminton team suffered a 1-4 defeat to powerhouse Japan women’s national badminton team in their final Group B tie at the Uber Cup 2026, held a...
AFC Women's U20
U20 WAC: Japan Edge DPR Korea to Claim Historic Seventh Title
Japan delivered a masterclass in resilience and efficiency to defeat DPR Korea 1-0, clinching the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 title dramatically. That goal proved enou...
AFC Women's U20
U20 WAC: Japan Set Up Blockbuster Final with DPR Korea
Six-time champions Japan U20 women’s national team delivered a composed and commanding display to defeat China PR U20 women’s national team 2-0 in the semi-finals of the...