The growing football rivalry between Australia and Japan will reach new heights in the Asian Cup final after both won their semifinals in contrasting fashion on Tuesday.

One of the fastest-growing rivalries in Asian soccer returns Tuesday as Japan and Australia once again come head-to-head in World Cup qualifying.

Saitama – Japan denied Australia a famous away victory after a 1-1 draw in Saitama in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday while South Korea and China both won.

Japan and Australia will renew their rivalry in the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup -- having faced off last time out as they both looked to reach the 2022 edition.

Australia halted Japan's rampant start to Asia's World Cup preliminaries on Tuesday as Tony Popovic's side eked out a 1-1 draw with the Group C leaders while Saudi Arabia's struggles continued as ...

Expert recap and game analysis of the Japan vs. Australia Fifa World Cup Qualifying - Afc game from March 24, 2022 on ESPN.

Degenek, who played club football in Japan for Yokohama F. Marinos, did not think that would make Australia's task any easier. "I think it's even harder for us that those so-called stars are out ...

Saudi Arabia host Japan on 10 October while Japan welcome in Australia on 15 October. Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia, three powerhouses of Asian football, once again find themselves in the same ...

Today, U.S. Soccer announced the 2025 SheBelieves Cup, and it will see the tournament return to a 3-match round robin format. The USWNT will compete against Japan, Australia, and Colombia in the ...

First time: Tim Cahill (left) reacts to scoring Australia’s first World Cup goal, against Japan in 2006. Credit: DPA The J.League is booming, on and off the field.

The U.S. women's national team will host Australia, Japan and Colombia in the 2025 SheBelieves Cup. The 10th annual edition of the tournament will be played in Houston, San Diego and Glendale ...