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2026 FIFA WORLD CUP

Japan's Daizen Maeda scores against Sweden during a Group F match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Arlington, Texas.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 26, 2026
Japan advances to World Cup knockout stage after draw with Sweden
Japan holds on to finish as the runner-up in Group F and ​book a meeting in ‌the knockout ‌stage with five-time champion ​Brazil.
Japan practices ahead of its World Cup match against Sweden at Southern Methodist University in Dallas on Wednesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 25, 2026
Hajime Moriyasu praises Japan’s teamwork as squad eyes spot in knockout stage
With four points, the Japanese are likely to progress to the last 32 even if they lose to Sweden on Thursday, but Moriyasu has his sights set on the top spot.
Brazil's Vinicius Junior controls the ball in front of Scotland's Nathan Patterson (left) and Lewis Ferguson during a Group C match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Miami Gardens, Florida.
SOCCER
Jun 25, 2026
Carlo Ancelotti praises Vinicius Junior as Brazil tops Scotland to win Group C
Vinicius scored twice, including a header, in the first half in Miami to set Brazil on the way to a victory which allowed it to progress to the last 32 as winner of Group C.
Sweden coach Graham Potter speaks during a news conference in Arlington, Texas, on Wednesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 25, 2026
Sweden coach Graham Potter says team has to defend better against Japan
The Swedes followed up their opening 5-1 win over Tunisia with a loss by the same scoreline against the Netherlands and are third in Group F.
Teenager Izumi Wakatsuki (left) visited Japan's training camp in Nashville before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
SOCCER
Jun 25, 2026
Teen in Nashville cheers for Japan at World Cup while dreaming of joining women’s squad
As the Japan Football Association evaluated her skills, Wakatsuki was able to make her national team debut with the U-16 squad at a tournament in France in April last year.
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Uzbekistan in Houston on Tuesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 24, 2026
Ronaldo double fires Portugal as Ghana thwarts England
Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his critics as he became the first man to score in six different World Cups
Chinese fans of the Japan national soccer team watching the 2026 World Cup match against Tunisia at a bar in Shanghai on Sunday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 24, 2026
Fans in China put politics aside to cheer Japan at World Cup
Chinese supporters of the Samurai Blue say their fandom has nothing to do with politics, reflecting instead a long admiration for Japanese soccer and what it represents for Asia.
Argentina forward Lionel Messi runs with the ball during the 2026 World Cup match against Austria at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Monday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 23, 2026
Stars sparkle early as Messi and Mbappe light up World Cup
Lionel Messi has risen to the challenge in style to become the all-time World Cup record scorer, two games into the tournament.
Rui Nishizawa of East Tennessee Japanese School delivers a speech at Japan's World Cup training camp in Nashville, Tennessee, on Wednesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 23, 2026
Boy’s speech inspires Samurai Blue at World Cup
Head coach Hajime Moriyasu said he “almost cried” when he realized that his team’s efforts were encouraging children living far from Japan.
Japan's Ko Itakura clears the ball during the first half against Tunisia during a Group F match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Monterrey, Mexico, on Saturday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 22, 2026
Japan’s World Cup picture comes into focus after rout of Tunisia
Japan can book its place in the knockout round with a win over Sweden.
Iran's Mohammad Mohebbi (left), Mehdi Ghayedi (center) and Iran's defender Ali Nemati celebrate after their draw against Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles.
SOCCER
Jun 22, 2026
Iran coach praises players’ resilience after draw with Belgium
Iran has faced the strain of considerable visa and travel restrictions in the United States during the World Cup.
Spain's Lamine Yamal controls the ball against Saudi Arabia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Atlanta on Sunday.
SOCCER
Jun 22, 2026
Lamine Yamal-inspired Spain cruises past Saudi Arabia
Spain leads the group with four points in the standings while Saudi Arabia has one.
Cape Verde's Helio Varela celebrates with teammates after scoring against Uruguay during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Sunday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 22, 2026
Cape Verde dreaming of spot in knockout round after fairy-tale start to World Cup
Cape Verde, ranked 63rd in the world, will head into its final Group H game against Saudi Arabia knowing that victory will secure passage into the next round.
Ayase Ueda (center) celebrates with his teammates after scoring Japan's second goal against Tunisia during a Group F match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Monterrey, Mexico, on Saturday.
SOCCER
Jun 21, 2026
Japan takes step toward knockout stage with 4-0 rout of Tunisia
Japan is the first Asian side to score four goals ​in ​a World Cup match.
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo has gone 10 games at major tournaments without scoring for his country.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 21, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo’s struggles put Portugal in tough spot at World Cup
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez has a major decision to make over the 41-year-old following a 1-1 draw with Congo on Wednesday.
The Netherlands' Crysencio Summerville celebrates after scoring during a Group F match against Sweden during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Houston on Saturday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 21, 2026
Netherlands’ demolition of Sweden gives coach Ronald ⁠Koeman peace of mind
The Dutch let ⁠leads slip away twice in their opening Group F encounter against Japan last weekend, so the ⁠three points were welcome.
Germany's Deniz Undav (third from left) scores against Cote d'Ivoire during a match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Toronto on Saturday. their first goal IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Kevin Sousa
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 21, 2026
Germany still not satisfied despite beating Cote d’Ivoire to reach knockout stage
Cote d’Ivoire also remains in a strong position to advance and could book its first-ever ticket to the knockout stage with a decisive win over Curacao next week.
Soccer fans participate in a Japan Day event in Dallas on June 13.
SOCCER
Jun 21, 2026
Warm welcome from Americans at World Cup boosts United States’ global image
The 2026 World Cup is exposing international visitors to places outside those normally frequented by tourists.
Japan fans pick up trash in the stands after the nation's draw with the Netherlands in a Group F match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Arlington, Texas, on June 14.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 20, 2026
Hajime Moriyasu proud of fans’ reputation for cleanliness
Footage went viral online after Japan supporters were seen putting their trash in blue plastic bags following Sunday’s 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in Texas.
Japan's Daizen Maeda kicks a ball during a training session in Santiago, Mexico, on Friday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 20, 2026
Japan looking to ramp up intensity against Tunisia in World Cup’s 1,000th match
Japan’s first match was played in Dallas, where the air conditioning in the stadium was noticeable, ‌but Monterrey presents a very different challenge due to the expected heat.
Uruguay federation reportedly cancels charter flight after World Cup exit
Uruguay's Jose Maria Gimenez reacts after the team's loss against Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday.
Inside Japan’s rigid adoption system, a British family finds a way
James Benstead, his wife, Jesse, and their three children. Their adopted son is in the rear stroller.
India’s gig workers pay the price for exposure to New Delhi’s hazardous air
Rohit Kushwaha waits for a customer as he delivers his last parcel of the day, in New Delhi in January. His work as a delivery driver has helped pay the family’s bills, but has had a significant impact on his health.
Chinese and Russian bombers and fighter jets stage joint patrol near Japan
A Chinese Air Force H-6 bomber is seen during a joint patrol with Russian military aircraft on Saturday.
U.S. missile moves in Japan send China clear message: A new era has arrived
Soldiers conduct the first Typhon midrange capability live-fire exercise outside of the continental United States, firing an SM-6 missile in July last year in Australia's Northern Territory during Exercise Talisman Sabre.
Japan’s fertility system offers few safe paths for same-sex couples
A Tokyo Pride parade participant holds a sign that says "we want to be a married couple, not a couple."
Inside Japan’s rigid adoption system, a British family finds a way
James Benstead, his wife, Jesse, and their three children. Their adopted son is in the rear stroller.
A French ship with close ties to Japan combines arts and sciences on the high seas
Romain Troublé, the executive director of Tara Ocean Foundation, speaks to visitors aboard the Tara during a rare port call in Tokyo in April.
In Kyushu’s far south, Senti.U sparks a culinary destination
Chef Yasuhiko Uchida was born in Saga Prefecture but has made his home in Kanoya, Kagoshima Prefecture, since 2012.
‘The colors speak for themselves’: How Japan’s chroma bible went global
“A Dictionary of Color Combinations” is meant to function as a quick-reference guide for artists, designers and anyone with a passing interest in aesthetics as a quantifiable pursuit.

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