Japan became the first national team to qualify through the World Cup qualifiers, with New Zealand and Argentina also clinching ...

Japan has become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium SAITAMA, Japan -- Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after ...

Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo scored in the second half to give Japan a 2-0 home win over Bahrain and a place alongside the hosts — the United States, Canada and Mexico — at next year's finals.

and Japan became the first nation excluding the three hosts to secure a spot. Other teams could follow in the current international window. Next year's tournament in the United States, Mexico and ...

Japan will be at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Kenta Harada/Getty Images The win guarantees Japan a top-two finish in the standings and sees them qualify for an ...

At its eighth successive World Cup, Japan joins co-hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico in the expanded 48-team tournament. "Thanks to the players for their efforts and the fans for their ...

SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium on Thursday. Second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa ...

At its eighth successive World Cup, Japan joins co-hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico in the expanded 48-team tournament. Earlier, second-placed Australia took a big step towards a seventh ...