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Soccer-Japan's Moriyasu tells team to focus in quest for World Cup trophy

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 North American in 2026. The Japanese have never progressed beyond the last 16 at the World Cup,

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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.

Tempo · 1d

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Indonesia Pressured Ahead Japan Match as China Edges Bahrain

The Indonesian national team, who will face Japan in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, is relegated to the bottom position of the standings after China's victory over Bahrain.

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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.

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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.

Paolini, Errani lead Italy to BJK Cup semis

Reuters · 7h

Paolini, Errani lead Italy to BJK Cup semis with win over Japan

Italy became the first nation through to the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals after they beat Japan 2-1 with a deciding straight sets doubles victory by Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani over Shuko Aoyama and Eri Hozumi on Saturday.

BBC on MSN · 5h

Paolini doubles up to lead Italy into BJK Cup semis

Jasmine Paolini wins both her singles and doubles matches to lead Italy into the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals with victory over Japan.

CBC.ca · 4h

Paolini leads Italy's comeback win over Japan to reach Billie Jean King Cup semis

Jasmine Paolini won her singles and doubles to lead Italy past Japan 2-1 and back into the semifinals of the Billie Jean King Cup on Saturday in Malaga, Spain.

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Japan beats Indonesia 4-0 to extend group lead in Asian World Cup qualifying

Japan has defeated Indonesia 4-0 to move seven points clear in Group C in the third round of Asian qualifying for the 2026 ...

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 ...

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Unstoppable Japan thrash Indonesia to edge closer to World Cup spot

Japan thrashed Indonesia 4-0 in Jakarta on Friday as Hajime Moriyasu’s relentless side moved seven points clear at the top of ...

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Japan looking to move closer to berth in 2026 World Cup

Japan can take a major step toward the 2026 World Cup over the next several days if it can negotiate away tests against ...

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Indonesia vs Japan in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Prediction, Lineup, and More

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia is set to take on Japan in the third round of the 2026 World Cup Asian Qualifiers on Friday, ...

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Alumni in Action: Middaugh closes banner season with World Triathlon Cup Miyazaki

Sullivan Middaugh concluded his 2024 triathlon campaign in Japan on Nov. 9, racing to a 23rd-place finish at the World Triathlon Cup Miyazaki. The former Battle Mountain star completed the 750-meter ...

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Kyogo wait for Japan action continues

Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi was kept waiting for his Japan comeback as they thrashed Indonesia 4-0 in World Cup qualifying ...

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