Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu (far R) fist bumps fans after beating Iceland in a World Cup send-off match at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on May 31, 2026.

Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Japan players fist bump fans after beating Iceland in a World Cup send-off match at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on May 31, 2026.

Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu meets the press after beating Iceland in a World Cup send-off match at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on May 31, 2026.

Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Japan players pose for a photo after beating Iceland in a World Cup send-off match at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on May 31, 2026.

Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Japan captain Wataru Endo (front) speaks to fans after beating Iceland in a World Cup send-off match at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on May 31, 2026.

Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Japan's Koki Ogawa reacts after scoring in the second half of the World Cup send-off match against Iceland at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on May 31, 2026.

Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Japan's Koki Ogawa (blue) scores with a header in the second half of the World Cup send-off match against Iceland at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on May 31, 2026.

Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Japan's Koki Ogawa (lower L) scores with a header in the second half of the World Cup send-off match against Iceland at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on May 31, 2026.

Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Japan's Koki Ogawa (top) celebrates with teammates after scoring in the second half of the World Cup send-off match against Iceland at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on May 31, 2026.

Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Japan's Koki Ogawa (4th from L) scores with a header in the second half of the World Cup send-off match against Iceland at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on May 31, 2026.

Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Japan's Koki Ogawa (19) scores with a header in the second half of the World Cup send-off match against Iceland at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on May 31, 2026.

Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Japan's Koki Ogawa reacts after scoring with a header in the second half of the World Cup send-off match against Iceland at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on May 31, 2026.

Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Japan's Koki Ogawa (19) scores with a header in the second half of the World Cup send-off match against Iceland at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on May 31, 2026.

Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Japan's Koki Ogawa (back, C) celebrates with teammates after scoring in the second half of the World Cup send-off match against Iceland at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on May 31, 2026.

Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Japan's Koki Ogawa (front, C) scores with a header in the second half of the World Cup send-off match against Iceland at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on May 31, 2026.

[Breaking News]Football: Japan team train for 2026 World Cup

CHIBA, Japan, May 25 Kyodo - Members of the Japanese men's national football team train in the eastern Japan city of Chiba, near Tokyo, on May 25, 2026, as they entered camp in preparation for the upcoming World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States. (Kyodo)

Football: Moriyasu announces World Cup squad

TOKYO, Japan, May 15 Kyodo - Hajime Moriyasu, the manager of Japan's national football team, announces the 26-man squad to play at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States in June and July during a press conference in Tokyo on May 15, 2026. (Kyodo)

Football: Japan team train for 2026 World Cup

Football: Japan team train for 2026 World Cup

Members of the Japanese men's national football team train in the eastern Japan city of Chiba, near Tokyo, on May 25, 2026, as they entered camp in preparation for the upcoming World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Football: Japan team train for 2026 World Cup

Football: Japan team train for 2026 World Cup

Members of the Japanese men's national football team train in the eastern Japan city of Chiba, near Tokyo, on May 25, 2026, as they entered camp in preparation for the upcoming World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Football: Japan team train for 2026 World Cup

Football: Japan team train for 2026 World Cup

Members of the Japanese men's national football team train in the eastern Japan city of Chiba, near Tokyo, on May 25, 2026, as they entered camp in preparation for the upcoming World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Football: Japan team train for 2026 World Cup

Football: Japan team train for 2026 World Cup

Members of the Japanese men's national football team train in the eastern Japan city of Chiba, near Tokyo, on May 25, 2026, as they entered camp in preparation for the upcoming World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Football: Japan team train for 2026 World Cup

Football: Japan team train for 2026 World Cup

Members of the Japanese men's national football team train in the eastern Japan city of Chiba, near Tokyo, on May 25, 2026, as they entered camp in preparation for the upcoming World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Football: Japan team train for 2026 World Cup

Football: Japan team train for 2026 World Cup

Members of the Japanese men's national football team train in the eastern Japan city of Chiba, near Tokyo, on May 25, 2026, as they entered camp in preparation for the upcoming World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Football: Japan train for 2026 World Cup

Football: Japan train for 2026 World Cup

Hajime Moriyasu (C), manager of the Japanese men's national football team, smiles during a training in the eastern Japan city of Chiba, near Tokyo, on May 25, 2026, as the team entered camp in preparation for the upcoming World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Football: Scottish Cup

Football: Scottish Cup

Celtic's Daizen Maeda reacts after opening the scoring in the first half of the Scottish Cup football final against Dunfermline in Glasgow, Scotland, on May 23, 2026.

Football: Scottish Cup

Football: Scottish Cup

Celtic's Daizen Maeda reacts after opening the scoring in the first half of the Scottish Cup football final against Dunfermline in Glasgow, Scotland, on May 23, 2026.

Football: Scottish Cup

Football: Scottish Cup

Celtic's Daizen Maeda raises the victor's trophy after winning the Scottish Cup football title with a 3-1 victory over Dunfermline in the cup final in Glasgow, Scotland, on May 23, 2026.

Football: Scottish Cup

Football: Scottish Cup

Celtic's Daizen Maeda poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Scottish Cup football title with a 3-1 victory over Dunfermline in the cup final in Glasgow, Scotland, on May 23, 2026.

Football: Scottish Cup

Football: Scottish Cup

Celtic's Daizen Maeda poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Scottish Cup football title with a 3-1 victory over Dunfermline in the cup final in Glasgow, Scotland, on May 23, 2026.

Football: Scottish Cup

Football: Scottish Cup

Celtic's Daizen Maeda (far L) opens the scoring in the first half of the Scottish Cup football final against Dunfermline in Glasgow, Scotland, on May 23, 2026.

Football: Scottish Cup

Football: Scottish Cup

Celtic's Daizen Maeda opens the scoring in the first half of the Scottish Cup football final against Dunfermline in Glasgow, Scotland, on May 23, 2026.

Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Komusubi Wakatakakage receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on May 24, 2026.

Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Komusubi Wakatakakage (front) beats ozeki Kirishima in a playoff of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on May 24, 2026, winning his second Emperor's Cup.

Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Komusubi Wakatakakage (front) beats ozeki Kirishima in a playoff of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on May 24, 2026, winning his second Emperor's Cup.

Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Komusubi Wakatakakage (back) beats ozeki Kirishima in a playoff of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on May 24, 2026, winning his second Emperor's Cup.

France: OGC Nice Fans Clash With Paris Ultras Night Before French Cup Final

On the evening of May 21, 2026, violent clashes erupted near the Canal Saint-Martin and Quai de Valmy in Paris's 10th arrondissement, as approximately 100 OGC Nice supporters confronted Paris ultras the night before the Coupe de France final between OGC Nice and RC Lens. Six people were injured and 65 arrested.

France: OGC Nice Fans Clash With Paris Ultras Night Before French Cup Final 2

On the evening of May 21, 2026, violent clashes erupted near the Canal Saint-Martin and Quai de Valmy in Paris's 10th arrondissement, as approximately 100 OGC Nice supporters confronted Paris ultras the night before the Coupe de France final between OGC Nice and RC Lens. Six people were injured and 65 arrested.

N. Korea win U-17 Women's Asian Cup

N. Korea win U-17 Women's Asian Cup

Members (R) of North Korea's women's football team arrive at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang on May 19, 2026, after defeating Japan to clinch the AFC under-17 Women's Asian Cup in China on May 17.

N. Korea win U-17 Women's Asian Cup

N. Korea win U-17 Women's Asian Cup

Members of North Korea's women's football team arrive at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang on May 19, 2026, after defeating Japan to clinch the AFC under-17 Women's Asian Cup in China on May 17.

Football: Moriyasu announces World Cup squad

Football: Moriyasu announces World Cup squad

Hajime Moriyasu(C), the manager of Japan's national football team, announces the 26-man squad to play at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States in June and July during a press conference in Tokyo on May 15, 2026.

Football: Moriyasu announces World Cup squad

Football: Moriyasu announces World Cup squad

Hajime Moriyasu (R), the manager of Japan's national football team, announces the 26-man squad to play at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States in June and July during a press conference in Tokyo on May 15, 2026.

Football: Moriyasu announces World Cup squad

Football: Moriyasu announces World Cup squad

Hajime Moriyasu, the manager of Japan's national football team, announces the 26-man squad to play at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States in June and July during a press conference in Tokyo on May 15, 2026.

Football: Moriyasu announces World Cup squad

Football: Moriyasu announces World Cup squad

Hajime Moriyasu, the manager of Japan's national football team, announces the 26-man squad to play at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States in June and July during a press conference in Tokyo on May 15, 2026.

Football: Moriyasu announces World Cup squad

Football: Moriyasu announces World Cup squad

Hajime Moriyasu, the manager of Japan's national football team, announces the 26-man squad to play at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States in June and July during a press conference in Tokyo on May 15, 2026.

Golf: World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup

Golf: World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup

Yui Kawamoto smiles with trophies after winning the World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup at Ibaraki Golf Club in Tsukubamirai in Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on May 10, 2026.

Golf: World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup

Golf: World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup

Yui Kawamoto poses after winning the World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup at Ibaraki Golf Club in Tsukubamirai in Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on May 10, 2026.

Golf: World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup

Golf: World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup

Yui Kawamoto smiles with trophies after winning the World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup at Ibaraki Golf Club in Tsukubamirai in Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on May 10, 2026.

Golf: World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup

Golf: World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup

Yui Kawamoto makes a winning putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup at Ibaraki Golf Club in Tsukubamirai in Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on May 10, 2026.

Golf: World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup

Golf: World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup

Yui Kawamoto celebrates after winning the World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup at Ibaraki Golf Club in Tsukubamirai in Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on May 10, 2026.

RECAP: Canadian Woman Killed in Shooting at Mexico’s Teotihuacán Pyramid Complex

A Canadian woman was killed and 13 people injured after a gunman opened fire at the ancient pyramid complex of Teotihuacán in Mexico on Monday, April 20. The shooter, identified as Julio César Jasso Ramírez, killed himself after the attack.