Japan was vying for its first-ever knockout win at the FIFA World Cup against a nation that has reached the quarterfinals in each of the last eight editions.

Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead and Anthony Elanga took it away six minutes later, giving Sweden a 1-1 draw that sent both ...

The Vatreni went into extra time three times in their run to the 2018 World Cup Final, and they used that experience to keep their 2022 hopes alive. Stream San Diego News for free, 24/7, wherever you ...

The World Cup's knockout stage is already providing some premier matchups in the round of 32. It's part of a bracket that ...

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said on Sunday he will likely decide who takes penalty kicks if the round of 32 World Cup clash ...

Japan have bombed out of the World Cup after a horrific capitulation the football world is struggling to believe.

Brazil stunned Japan with a stoppage-time goal for a 2-1 lead in the 2026 World Cup round of 32. Follow for live updates.

Japan bows to fans after World Cup exit to Croatia in Round of 16. Japan to finish in some other position at 50% YES.

We're just four games into the knockout round of the 2026 World Cup, but something shifted. The opening matches of the Round ...

Brazil came from behind to beat Japan 2-1 and book a FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash with Canada, while Paraguay stunned Germany 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Elsewhere, the Netherlands and ...