Japan to play Brazil in pre-World Cup friendly
Japan and Brazil will face off ahead of the Qatar World Cup in a friendly in Tokyo on June 6, the Japan Football Association announced on Wednesday.
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World Cup-bound Japan end on flat note with Vietnam draw
SAITAMA, Japan: Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu warned his team they will need to shape up if they are to meet their target of reaching the World Cup quarterfinals after drawing 1-1 with Vietnam in their final qualifier on Tuesday.
Rangers v Celtic: Fresh injury concern for visitors as Reo Hatate has Japan milestone
Celtic defender Stephen Welsh has suffered an injury on international duty ahead of Sunday’s Old Firm clash away at Rangers.
Reo Hatate: Celtic star makes Japan debut as ex-Dundee United goalkeeper earns 94th cap
Reo Hatate’s form for Celtic has been rewarded with his Japan debut.
Positive mindset earned Japan passage to Qatar, says Moriyasu
SYDNEY : Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu credited his team's positive outlook for the last-gasp 2-0 win over Australia on Thursday that took them to this year's World Cup finals.
Moriyasu expects aggressive Australia in World Cup clash
HONG KONG : Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu has experienced joy and despair throughout Asia's World Cup preliminaries but victory over Australia in Sydney on Thursday will guarantee a happy conclusion to a dramatic campaign.
Japan prepare to embark on pivotal World Cup trip to Australia
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu and his players leave for Australia on Sunday (Mar 20) knowing that a win in their penultimate qualifying match will confirm the country's appearance at a seventh consecutive World Cup finals.