Unstoppable Japan thrash Indonesia to move closer to World Cup qualification
Japan thrashed Indonesia 4-0 in Jakarta on Friday as Hajime Moriyasu's relentless side moved seven points clear at the top of Group C of Asia's 2026 World Cup qualifiers and another step closer to an automatic finals spot.
Japan Expect Tough Indonesia Test With World Cup Spot In Reach
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said Thursday he expects a tough test against an Indonesian team filled with European-born players when the two sides clash in World Cup qualifying in Jakarta.
Japan beats Indonesia 4-0 to extend group lead in Asian World Cup qualifying
Japan defeated Indonesia 4-0 on Friday to move seven points clear at the top of Group C in the third round of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Two goals in each half mean the Samurai Blue stays on course for an eighth successive World Cup appearance.
Soccer-Indonesia's Shin retains World Cup qualification hope despite Japan loss
Indonesia coach Shin Tae-yong believes his team can continue to challenge for a place at the World Cup finals, despite reaching the halfway point in Asia's third round of preliminaries bottom of their qualifying group.
Japan Hammer Indonesia To Edge Closer To World Cup Spot
Japan hammered a hapless Indonesia side 4-0 on Friday, extending their lead at the top of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup and edging them closer to an eighth consecutive spot at football's premier spectacle.
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Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu told his players to maintain their focus on winning one game at a time, having set his team the ...
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Samurai Blue's Journey to 2026: Japan Sets Sights on World Cup Glory
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Japan boss' deep analysis of Celtic and what it taught him about Kyogo
JAPAN boss Hajime Moriyasu has revealed he handed Kyogo Furuhashi a recall after over a year in the international wilderness because he's ...
Soccer-Japan captain Endo praises Moriyasu's flexibility amid Liverpool struggles
Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo has credited Japan national team manager Hajime Moriyasu with having a more flexible ...
Is Yuma Suzuki destined to be the best Japanese striker to never play for the Samurai Blue?
With each passing international window where he continues to be ignored in spite of what he achieves at club level, Yuma ...
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Liverpool's Wataru Endo praises Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu's flexibility
Endo dismissed concerns that his lack of playing time for Liverpool will have a negative impact on his influence for Japan.
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Two Celtic stars handed combined 66 minutes for Japan but one snubbed vs Indonesia
Celtic duo Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate both played for Japan against Indonesia but Kyogo Furuhashi was an unused substitute.
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Endo's Journey: Balancing Roles Between Club and Country
Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo discusses the differences in coaching styles between Japan's national manager, Hajime ...
Struggling Australia and Saudi Arabia play a crucial Asian World Cup qualifier
Australia and Saudi Arabia play a crucial World Cup qualifier in Melbourne on Thursday while Japan and South Korea can take a ...
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Japan's Moriyasu tells team to focus in quest for World Cup trophy
JAKARTA, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu told his players to maintain their focus on winning one game at a time, having set his team the lofty target of lifting the World Cup in ...
Who do Japan turn to in order to fill massive Ayase Ueda void?
With Ayase Ueda sidelined, Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu will have a huge void to fill in the upcoming Asian qualifiers.