Which players from an inexperienced Japan squad could stake their claims for a FIFA World Cup berth this week?

Seven teams have already secured their spots in the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, including co-hosts USA, Canada, and Mexico.

Japan will be hoping sweeping changes to the current squad will hold them in good stead for next year's World Cup.

Socceroos head coach Tony Popovic says his side are prepared and focused ahead of Thursday's crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier ...

A 90th minute Aziz Behich strike has all but secured direct qualification for the FIFA World Cup after the Socceroos’ 1-0 win ...

The FIFA World Cup takes place in the U.S. next year, but Portland is helping play a part in the FIFA Club World Cup this ...

The Socceroos have almost certainly secured their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, barring a mathematical anomaly. While ...

With two more match days to go in the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, underdogs Indonesia remain ...

Australia have faced Japan 10 times since 2009 without securing a win, with six losses and four draws recorded.

Australia coach Tony Popovic has implored his side to “finish the job” ahead of the Socceroos’ crunch World Cup qualifier ...

A stunning smash-and-grab 1-0 victory over Japan has put the Socceroos on the brink of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Aziz Behich's stoppage-time winner. Having been dominated by ...

South Korea is close to securing a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with upcoming qualifiers against Iraq and Kuwait.