Reporter's Notebook: A Lone Star Samurai Blue experiencing a World Cup match in Dallas

Discovered the electric atmosphere of a FIFA World Cup match in Dallas as Japan’s Samurai Blue takes center stage.

Daichi Kamada wrote a book on perseverance. Now he’s helping write Japan’s World Cup story

In Japan’s second match against Tunisia, Kamada continued his production for the Samurai Blue. In the fourth minute, Kamada ...

Why Japan's World Cup coach is using a whiteboard

Although the whiteboard’s purpose is to help its players with time management, Moriyasu’s tactic draws parallels to football ...
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Samurai rise: Japan crush Tunisia in World Cup’s 1,000th match

Hajime Moriyasu’s Japan drubbed Tunisia 4-0 in a Group F match of the FIFA World Cup in Monterrey, Mexico.

Who Are the Best Players on Japan’s 2026 World Cup Squad?

Japan's 2026 World Cup squad features proven stars. Here are the players most likely to shape the Samurai Blue's tournament.
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Only Japan could turn a World Cup street party into a masterclass in order (video)

TOKYO, June 22 — As the final whistle sounded on the Samurai Blue’s commanding 4-0 victory over Tunisia in ...
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"Betting on his pressing" - Fans react as Japan star starts for the Samurai Blues in their FIFA World Cup opener against the Netherlands

Japan fans have reacted after their line-up for the FIFA World Cup clash against the Netherlands was revealed.
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Japan at FIFA World Cup 2026: Blue Samurai Look to Make History

The 2026 World Cup is yet to start but Japan has already etched its name into the history books as the first country to officially secure a slot in the showpiece tournament, qualifying back in March ...