After matchday six of Asian World Cup qualifiers, our writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down ...

Japan is within touching distance of an eighth successive World Cup appearance after beating China 3-1 in Xiamen put the team ...

A spectator ran onto the field and briefly disrupted the China-Japan soccer World Cup qualifier in China's eastern city ...

Japan moved to the cusp of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday as a 3-1 win over hosts China coupled with ...

A ruthless Japan moved to the brink of qualifying for their eighth straight World Cup after beating old rivals China 3-1 away ...

Japan are on the brink of qualifying for the World Cup after a 3-1 win at China on Tuesday while Son Heung-min scored again ...

Japan's march to the 2026 World Cup continued on Tuesday as Hajime Moriyasu's side handed China a 3-1 defeat in Xiamen to ...

Carreira and Ponomarenko, who were second at NHK Trophy two weeks ago, likely must finish in the top two again this week.

In Group C, Japan consolidated their lead with a 3-1 defeat of China in Xiamen. Koki Ogawa scored twice, opening the scoring ...

XIAMEN -- China conceded three headers and lost to Japan 3-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier here on Tuesday. In the ...