Keisuke Honda makes case to take the Japan job from Hajime Moriyasu after World Cup exit
National team legend Keisuke Honda has offered himself as Japan’s next head coach. The former Japan forward, now one of the country’s most well-liked World…
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Since the 1990s, Japan has emerged as one of the most successful teams in Asia; they have qualified for the last seven FIFA World Cups with knockout stage appearances in 2002, 2010, and 2018, and won the AFC Asian Cup a record four times, in 1992, 2000, 2004 and 2011.
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How FIFA decide what colour kits teams wear at the World Cup as fans complain about clash in Brazil vs Japan
There have been plenty of complaints during the World Cup round of 32 tie between Brazil and Japan as the two kits appear to be…
World Cup finalist Rafael Van der Vaart apologises for racial slur during TV coverage
Rafael van der Vaart has apologized after saying Japan players “all look alike” during Dutch TV coverage of their 2-2 World Cup draw with the…
Fans will spot unusual detail on referee’s one-of-a-kind shirt during Japan vs Tunisia clash
The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico will see a historic milestone in FIFA’s history reached. The tournament is now in…
Jameis Winston explains why he joined Japanese fans cleaning stadium after World Cup draw
Jameis Winston has shared why he joined Japanese fans in cleaning up the stadium following their 2-2 World Cup draw against the Netherlands. The NFL…
NBA fans confuse Japan goalkeeper for Rui Hachimura during World Cup match
Zion Suzuki’s World Cup display for Japan drew plenty of attention, though not all of it was focused on his goalkeeping. As Japan played out…
Former Giants QB Jameis Winston embraces Japanese tradition after World Cup thriller
Jameis Winston’s World Cup stop in Arlington ended with a gesture that captured the spirit around Japan’s 2-2 draw with the Netherlands as much as…
Ian Wright delivers a ‘ruthless’ breakdown of England’s 1-0 loss against Japan
Ian Wright delivered a blunt assessment after England’s 1-0 loss to Japan, highlighting key issues in their performance during the international friendly. England were beaten…
Luka Modric, Tottenham ace in combined Poland vs Croatia World Cup XI
Japan meet 2018 World Cup finalists Croatia in the Round of 16 at Qatar 2022 on Monday. So, HITC Football looks at who would join…
Celtic star’s international form criticised, doesn’t even play at 50 per cent
Celtic star Kyogo Furuhashi was left out of Japan’s World Cup squad simply because of his underwhelming performances for the national team, former Samurai Blue…
