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Japan Announces Men's National Soccer Team for 2026 World Cup
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (190+ words) On May 15, the Japan Football Association announced the 26 members of the Japanese men's national soccer team who will compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Samurai Blue is making its eighth consecutive appearance in…...
JAPAN XV 2026 Squad Announced
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (235+ words) The JRFU announced the JAPAN XV squad for the training camp in Oita, with the players due to be involved in the two Japan Select XV matches against Hong Kong China Select V, and the Maori All Blacks in the…...
Leeds United Hosts Brighton and Hove Albion in Premier League Clash
20+ hour, 18+ min ago (315+ words) Leeds United is scheduled to host Brighton and Hove Albion in a Premier League fixture at Elland Road on Sunday, May 17, 2026, with both teams fighting for critical positioning in the final weeks of the league campaign. According to data provided…...
Japan loses Mitoma to hamstring injury ahead of World Cup
23+ hour, 21+ min ago (12+ words) CHOSUNBIZ Chosunbiz...
Kaoru Mitoma Injury Tracker: Update 12/12/25
3+ week, 5+ day ago (1148+ words) Keep track of every update as Kaoru Mitoma recovers from the "small injury" picked up when Brighton beat Chelsea 3-1 on September 28th 2025...
2026 World Cup: Japan's roster without Minamino and Kaoru Mitoma
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (72+ words) Mondial 2026: La Liste du Japon sans Minamino et Kaoru Mitoma Here is the complete list Goalkeepers: Yuki Hayakawa, Keisuke Osako, Zion Suzuki. Defenders: Yuto Nagatomo, Shogo Taniguchi, K" Itakura, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Hiroki Ito, Ayumu Seko, Yukinari Sugawara, Junosuke…...
Nagatomo's Journey to Selection for 5th World Cup Overseen by Junior High school Mentor
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (446+ words) 20: 00 JST, May 16, 2026 Veteran defender Yuto Nagatomo became the first Japanese player to be selected for a fifth World Cup when the Samurai Blue's squad was announced on Friday. Upon receiving the news, he contacted his junior high school mentor, who…...
Japan squad World Cup 2026: Which players have made it to the showpiece in USA, Mexico and Canada?
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (780+ words) All you need to know about Japan's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Japan became the first team outside of the three hosts to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after their win against Bahrain in the AFC qualifiers back…...
Hurzeler unsure if Japan's Mitoma will make World Cup - AOL
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (216+ words) Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler says he "is not sure yet" if Japan winger Kaoru Mitoma will be fit to play in the 2026 World Cup. Mitoma suffered a hamstring injury in a win against Wolves and will miss his side's final…...
Japan suffer major blow as Mitoma ruled out of World Cup |
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (416+ words) Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma has been left out of Japan's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a severe hamstring injury. Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu confirmed on Friday that medical staff ruled the 28-year-old out of the tournament after…...