"It is not surprising that Japan has qualified, as it is a high quality team. They will achieve great results at the World Cup." Earlier, second-placed Australia took a big step towards a seventh ...

The joys and sorrows of South Korea and Japan were mixed in the group stage of 'U-17 (under 17) Asian Cup'. South Korea, as ...

Football Australia on Monday opened the door for Sam Kerr's return as Matildas captain, saying it would take no further ...

There’s a fierce five-way tussle for the second automatic spot behind Japan, with Australia just a point ahead of the other four teams. The Socceroos, who have appeared at the last five World ...

Japan lead on 19 points. Australia are second on 10 points ... inside a frantic opening 20 minutes did the damage at Sydney Football Stadium. A brace from Jackson Irvine and another by Lewis ...

The result means Japan continue to lead Group C by nine points from second-placed Australia, who thrashed Indonesia 5-1 in Sydney in Patrick Kluivert's first game in charge of the visitors.

Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium on Thursday.

Australia are second in Group C, nine points behind Japan and one in front of Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and China with four games remaining in the campaign. If Australia do miss out on an ...

Japan lead on 19 points. Australia are second on 10 points ... inside a frantic opening 20 minutes did the damage at Sydney Football Stadium. A brace from Jackson Irvine and another by Lewis ...