Honda goal gives Japan a 2-2 draw with Senegal at World Cup
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) Keisuke Honda sat on the bench for 72 minutes, knowing a goal would make him the first Japanese player to score...JUNE 24, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
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Japan tops Colombia 2-1 in latest World Cup surprise
SARANSK, Russia (AP) Japan did what no other Asian team had ever done at a World Cup - beat a South American squad on the biggest stage in...JUNE 19, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
RECAP: Japan stuns Colombia at World Cup
Yuya Osako had a surprise in store for those who gave Japan little chance of competing with Colombia at the World Cup.JUNE 19, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Earthquake back home is impacting Japan in the World Cup
The Japanese national team is fighting a battle both on and off the soccer field.JUNE 18, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Japan team at World Cup troubled by earthquake, hotel alarm
SARANSK, Russia (AP) Word of a deadly earthquake in Japan and an early-morning false alarm at a team hotel have given the country's World C...JUNE 18, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Japan beats Paraguay 4-2 for 1st win under coach Nishino
INNSBRUCK, Austria (AP) Japan won its first match under coach Akira Nishino, scoring four times in the second half in a 4-2 win over Paragu...JUNE 12, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Shin demands improvement after trimming Korean squad to 23
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) South Korea coach Shin Tae-yong has trimmed his World Cup squad to 23 and is demanding improvement from the players...JUNE 4, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Record number of Argentine coaches at World Cup
Argentine football is mostly known for producing outstandingly skillful players like Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi, but the country is a t...MAY 31, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Japan and new coach play it safe with 23-man World Cup team
TOKYO (AP) Japan coach Akira Nishino is relying heavily on veteran players with previous World Cup experience in his 23-man squad for the t...MAY 31, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Ghana spoils Nishino’s debut, beats Japan 2-0 in friendly
YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) Akira Nishino made his debut as Japan coach on Wednesday in a 2-0 loss to Ghana.MAY 30, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Ethiopia sweeps individual, team races at Bolder Boulder
BOULDER, Colorado (AP) Ethiopia swept the team competition at the 40th annual Bolder Boulder 10-kilometer race on Monday, with Getaneh Tamire winning the men's race and Mamitu Das...MAY 29, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Fired coach Halilhodzic suing Japanese football association
TOKYO (AP) Vahid Halilhodzic is suing the Japanese soccer association and its president after he was fired as national coach only two month...MAY 21, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Fired coach Halilhodzic suing Japanese soccer association
TOKYO (AP) Vahid Halilhodzic is suing the Japanese soccer association and its president after he was fired as national coach only two month...MAY 21, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Sites set for women’s Tournament of Nations
CHICAGO (AP) The U.S. women's national team has announced that this summer's Tournament of Nations will be played at stadiums in Kansas, Connecticut and Illinois.MAY 16, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Japan expected to name World Cup squad on May 31
TOKYO (AP) Japan is expected to name its 23-man squad for the World Cup on May 31, several days ahead of the June 4 deadline.MAY 15, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Hiroshima beats Kobe 2-0 to extend lead in J-League
TOKYO (AP) Toshihiro Aoyama and Patric scored as Sanfrecce Hiroshima beat Vissel Kobe 2-0 at home to widen its lead in the J-League on Sunday.MAY 6, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
FC Tokyo beats Kawasaki 2-0 to close gap on J-League leaders
TOKYO (AP) Kento Hashimoto and Masato Morishige scored as FC Tokyo beat Kawasaki Frontale 2-0 away on Saturday to move within five points of J-League leaders Sanfrecce Hiroshima.MAY 5, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
2019 Copa America to feature Japan and Qatar
SAO PAULO (AP) The 2019 Copa America in Brazil will feature Japan and Qatar and no teams from North America.MAY 4, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Japan coach Nishino says timing of promotion a challenge
TOKYO (AP) Japan coach Akira Nishino is facing a difficult challenge by taking over from Vahid Halilhodzic with only two months to go befor...APRIL 12, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Report: Japan fires coach Halilhodzic ahead of World Cup
TOKYO (AP) Japan fired coach Vahid Halilhodzic on Monday, two months before the World Cup, and immediately replaced him with Akira Nishino,...APRIL 9, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Report: Japan to fire coach Halilhodzic ahead of World Cup
TOKYO (AP) Japan fired coach Vahid Halilhodzic on Monday, two months before the World Cup, and immediately replaced him with Akira Nishino,...APRIL 9, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Patric scores winner as Hiroshima beats Kawasaki in J-League
KAWASAKI, Japan (AP) Brazilian striker Patric scored a late winner as Sanfrecce Hiroshima beat Kawasaki Frontale 1-0 away on Saturday to claim top spot in the J-League.MARCH 31, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
Japan’s World Cup preparations take a hit in loss to Ukraine
LIEGE, Belgium (AP) Japan's preparations for the World Cup took another hit Tuesday.MARCH 27, 2018 • FOX SPORTS
