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Japan's emperor, empress watch World Cup match with Dutch royals

Japan's emperor, empress watch World Cup match with Dutch royals

16 hours ago KYODO NEWS

Football: Powerful emotions underpin Japan's resilience at World Cup

Football: Powerful emotions underpin Japan's resilience at World Cup

17 hours ago KYODO NEWS

Football: Kamada deflects in late leveler as Japan hold Netherlands

Football: Kamada deflects in late leveler as Japan hold Netherlands

18 hours ago KYODO NEWS

IN PHOTOS: Japan snatch dramatic point in World Cup opener vs Netherlands

IN PHOTOS: Japan snatch dramatic point in World Cup opener vs Netherlands

22 hours ago KYODO NEWS

Football: Moriyasu eager to show latest Japan progress against Netherlands

Football: Moriyasu eager to show latest Japan progress against Netherlands

Jun 14, 2026 KYODO NEWS

Football: Rocked by injury, Japan come together for huge Netherlands test

Football: Rocked by injury, Japan come together for huge Netherlands test

Jun 14, 2026 KYODO NEWS

Football: New Japan captain Itakura ready to steady ship after Endo exit

Football: New Japan captain Itakura ready to steady ship after Endo exit

Jun 13, 2026 KYODO NEWS

Football: Co-hosts Mexico victorious as World Cup gets underway

Football: Co-hosts Mexico victorious as World Cup gets underway

Jun 12, 2026 KYODO NEWS

Football: Kamada leads Endo tributes as Japan look to surmount late blow

Football: Kamada leads Endo tributes as Japan look to surmount late blow

Jun 12, 2026 KYODO NEWS

Football: Captain Endo out of World Cup, retires from Japan duty

Football: Captain Endo out of World Cup, retires from Japan duty

Jun 12, 2026 KYODO NEWS

Football: Seasoned veterans, senior members to buttress high-flying Japan

Football: Seasoned veterans, senior members to buttress high-flying Japan

Jun 11, 2026 KYODO NEWS

Football: Minamino fully committed to Japan cause in World Cup mentor role

Football: Minamino fully committed to Japan cause in World Cup mentor role

Jun 10, 2026 KYODO NEWS

Climate change increases heat risks in 97 of 104 World Cup matches

Climate change increases heat risks in 97 of 104 World Cup matches

Jun 09, 2026 KYODO NEWS

Football: Japan train in front of 5,000 fans after arriving in Nashville

Football: Japan train in front of 5,000 fans after arriving in Nashville

Jun 09, 2026 KYODO NEWS

Football: Japan fans look to tighten belts for pricey World Cup voyages

Football: Japan fans look to tighten belts for pricey World Cup voyages

Jun 05, 2026 KYODO NEWS

 Football: Yoshida to rejoin Japan's World Cup setup as "support player"

Football: Yoshida to rejoin Japan's World Cup setup as "support player"

Jun 05, 2026 KYODO NEWS

Football: Japan work up sweat in readiness for sweltering World Cup venues

Football: Japan work up sweat in readiness for sweltering World Cup venues

Jun 04, 2026 KYODO NEWS

Football: Japan arrive to warm welcome in Monterrey for pre-World Cup camp

Football: Japan arrive to warm welcome in Monterrey for pre-World Cup camp

Jun 03, 2026 KYODO NEWS

Football: Japan squad depart for pre-World Cup camp in Mexico

Football: Japan squad depart for pre-World Cup camp in Mexico

Jun 02, 2026 KYODO NEWS

Football: Ogawa nets winner as Japan beat Iceland in World Cup send-off

Football: Ogawa nets winner as Japan beat Iceland in World Cup send-off

May 31, 2026 KYODO NEWS

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