Ultimate test awaits Samurai Blue after 'Group of Death' draw
While Japan will face a daunting challenge in a group featuring former World Cup champions Germany and Spain, the high-profile games may be exactly what the team needs.
Uneven Japan concludes qualifying campaign with draw against Vietnam
Captain Maya Yoshida's equalizer spared the home team blushes as they began to look ahead to November's main event in Qatar.
Skipper Maya Yoshida back as Japan looks to seal World Cup spot
The four-time Asian champions lost two of their opening three fixtures but have won all five games since, and Moriyasu believes his team has been forged into a battle-hardened unit.
Japan beats China to remain second in World Cup qualifying group
The win at Saitama Stadium kept manager Hajime Moriyasu's side second in the group with 15 points from seven games.
Japan adds new faces to mix for upcoming World Cup qualifiers
Kaoru Mitoma and Reo Hatate were called up to the national team for the first time on Thursday.
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu earns a reprieve after win over Socceroos
With his tactics coming under fire after Thursday’s loss in Saudi Arabia, Moriyasu couldn’t have hoped for a better series of developments to shift the narrative on Tuesday in Saitama.
Japan reignites World Cup campaign with win over Australia
A late own goal put the Samurai Blue ahead at Saitama Stadium, securing a much-needed three points for embattled head coach Hajime Moriyasu.
Japan's World Cup hopes take hit with loss against Saudi Arabia in qualifier
It was Japan's second defeat in three matches and a loss that put a dent in its hopes of direct qualification.
The Samurai Blue head coach is looking for a strong performance in next month's World Cup qualifiers after the team struggled against Oman and China to open the final group stage.
Japan's Samurai Blue in higher gear for China clash, says manager Hajime Moriyasu
In their opening Group B match last Thursday, the team suffered a shock loss against Oman.
Samurai Blue challenge awaits Japan's young stars after missing Olympic podium
A bawling Takefusa Kubo was all you had to see to understand the impact of Japan’s 3-1 loss to Mexico on Friday.
