The FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America gets underway on Jun 11, with Japan set to begin their campaign against the Netherlands in Dallas on Jun 14.

FIFA 2026: Why Japan changed training sites in Mexico ahead of World Cup

The FIFA World Cup in Qatar has reached its business end. Only four games remain in what has been a tournament for the ages. Upsets have been the central theme with several dark horses punching well above their weight.

Is possession overrated in modern football? The World Cup certainly proves so

FIFA World Cup 2022 edition is living up to expectations. With the group stage encounters set to end on Friday (December 02), the focus is now on the Round of 16.

WATCH: Japan's controversial goal vs Spain that led to Germany's FIFA World Cup elimination

Spain and Japan are ready to battle it out for the final two spots from Group E in FIFA World Cup 2022 when they take on each other on Thursday night at the Khalifa International Stadium.

Spain vs Japan at FIFA World Cup 2022 - Match predictions, preview, head-to-head and line-ups

In the first match on day 8 of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Costa Rica will take on Japan in Group E at the Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar. Japan were victorious in their first outing at this World Cup, beating Germany 2-1 in a stunning fashion.

Japan vs Costa Rica at FIFA World Cup 2022 - Match prediction, preview, head-to-head and line-ups

The Japanese football team won hearts with their brilliant gesture after their historic victory against Germany in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 on Wednesday (November 23).

Japan team cleans up dressing room after historic win against Germany in FIFA World Cup, wins hearts

Japan made it three wins out of three under new coach Hajime Moriyasu with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Uruguay in a friendly on Tuesday night in Saitama. Inspired by 24-year-old playmaker Shoya Nakajima and forward Takumi Minamino, who finished the night with a brace, Japan stunned Oscar Tabarez’s side, who are ranked fifth in the world.

Japan's young guns beat Uruguay 4-3 in thriller