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Machino replaces injured Nakayama in Japan's World Cup squad

Japan has drafted in forward Shuto Machino to replace injured defender Yuta Nakayama on its World Cup roster for Qatar

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

World Cup goal for Japan is quarterfinals - at least

Japan soccer coach Hajime Moriyasu repeated his aim again for the World Cup

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

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MAY 31, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Socceroos in 2 must-win games in Asian World Cup qualifying

Australia's preparations for crucial Asian World Cup Group B qualifying matches against Japan and Saudi Arabia have been far from ideal

MARCH 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Ruled out for finale Sakai has been ruled out for Sunday's season finale versus Metz due to an undisclosed injury, L'Equipe reports.

Impact The full extent of Sakai's ailment remains unclear. Leonardo Balerdi will slot in his place at center-back.

MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marseille held 1-1 at Nantes after Mandanda mistake

Marseille overcame a terrible mistake by goalkeeper Steve Mandanda to earn a 1-1 draw at Nantes in the French league

FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • Associated Press

WORLD CUP: Sudden coaching change shakes Japan preparations

Akira Nishino was given only two months to prepare Japan for the World Cup after the sudden dismissal of Vahid Halilhodzic.

JUNE 12, 2018 • FOX SPORTS