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Japan wary of Lewandowski intent despite Polish elimination

VOLGOGRAD, Russia (AP) Japan is expected to stick with goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima when it faces Poland and top striker Robert Lewandowski in a World Cup group match finale.

JUNE 27, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

Senegal, coach Cisse look to recreate 2002 World Cup magic

SAMARA, Russia (AP) As Senegal's new generation pursues its own World Cup success, coach Aliou Cisse said there's plenty to work on - and h...

JUNE 27, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

Senegal, coach Cisse look to recreate 2002 World Cup magic

The Latest: Kvist to return to World Cup despite broken ribs

MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Sunday at the World Cup (all times local):

JUNE 24, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

The Latest: Kvist to return to World Cup despite broken ribs

The Latest: Lovren says Modric deserves highest honors

MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on Sunday at the World Cup (all times local):

JUNE 24, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

The Latest: Lovren says Modric deserves highest honors

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

Honda goal gives Japan a 2-2 draw with Senegal at World Cup

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

Japan tops Colombia 2-1 in latest World Cup surprise

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

Earthquake back home is impacting Japan in the World Cup

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 team at World Cup troubled by earthquake, hotel alarm

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

Japan beats Paraguay 4-2 for 1st win under coach Nishino

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

Shin demands improvement after trimming Korean squad to 23

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

Record number of Argentine coaches at World Cup

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

Japan and new coach play it safe with 23-man World Cup team

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

Ghana spoils Nishino’s debut, beats Japan 2-0 in friendly

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 football association

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

Fired coach Halilhodzic suing Japanese soccer association

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

Japan expected to name World Cup squad on May 31

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

Japan coach Nishino says timing of promotion a challenge

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 fires coach Halilhodzic ahead of World Cup

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

Report: Japan to fire coach Halilhodzic ahead of World Cup