Japan, Group C and Saudi Arabia
Soccer-Battling Japan down Saudi Arabia to stay perfect in World Cup qualifying
Japan handed Saudi Arabia a 2-0 defeat in Jeddah on Thursday as Hajime Moriyasu's side continued their march towards the World Cup with a third consecutive win in Asian qualifying that moves the Samurai Blue five points clear at the top of Group C.
Japan looks to Australia and beyond after beating Saudi Arabia in World Cup qualifier
Samurai Blue are five points clear at the top of Group C, with the top two teams securing direct passage to the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA World Cup 2026, Asian Qualifiers: Battling Japan downs Saudi Arabia to stay perfect
Japan handed Saudi Arabia a 2-0 defeat in Jeddah on Thursday as Hajime Moriyasu’s side continued its march towards the World Cup with a third consecutive win in Asian qualifying that moves the Samurai Blue five points clear at the top of Group C.
Japan Triumphs over Saudi Arabia in World Cup Qualifier
Japan defeated Saudi Arabia 2-0 in Jeddah in the Asian World Cup qualifiers, keeping their strong run with a third consecutive win. Daichi Kamada and substitute Koki Ogawa scored, enhancing Japan's lead in Group C.
Kamada says Japan can close in on World Cup place against Australia
Crystal Palace midfielder Daichi Kamada said an eighth straight World Cup appearance will be within Japan's grasp if they beat Australia next week, after extending their perfect record in qualifying.
High-flying Japan wary of rejuvenated Australia in Asian World Cup qualifiers
Japan will not be underestimating Australia despite being favourites for Tuesday's Asian World Cup qualifying clash.
Soccer-Australia look to flip the script and ruin Japan's World Cup party
Defender Kye Rowles believes Australia will be energised by the hostile environment in Saitama as they look to halt Japan's juggernaut charge towards the 2026 World Cup in an Asian qualifier on Tuesday.
Unbeaten Japan wary of scuffling Australia ahead of World Cup qualifier
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Celtic hero Reo Hatate addresses Japan frustration with Hajime Moriyasu
Celtic midfielder, Reo Hatate, has said he's addressed his latest Japan frustrations after talks with Hajime Moriyasu.
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Saudi Arabia vs Japan
Saudi Arabia will welcome Japan at King Abdullah Sports City in Game Week 4 of the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
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China clash represents perfect chance for Indonesia to pick up historic win in Asian qualifiers
Despite being 38 places lower in the world rankings, Indonesia might just be favourites for Tuesday's clash with China.
Prolific Japan set sights on Saudi Arabia as top teams clash
Japan face second-placed Saudi Arabia in Group C of Asia's third round of World Cup preliminaries in Jeddah on Thursday ...