[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: 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.

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Rugby: Japan head coach Jones

Rugby: Japan head coach Jones

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Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

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Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi poses for a photo with the FIFA World Cup trophy at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and former Brazil national football team defensive midfielder Gilberto Silva pose for a photo with the FIFA World Cup trophy at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi poses for a photo with the FIFA World Cup trophy at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi poses for a photo with the FIFA World Cup trophy at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi poses for a photo with the FIFA World Cup trophy at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) holds up a miniature trophy of the FIFA World Cup gifted by former Brazil national football team defensive midfielder Gilberto Silva at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026.

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Football: Japan jerseys for 2026 World Cup

Football: Japan jerseys for 2026 World Cup

Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu poses for the press in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2025, after the Japan Football Association unveiled the national team's home jersey for outfield players (blue) and goalkeepers to be worn at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The Samurai Blue will start wearing the new jerseys on Nov. 14 when they play a friendly against Ghana.

Football: Japan jerseys for 2026 World Cup

Football: Japan jerseys for 2026 World Cup

Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu poses for the press in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2025, after the Japan Football Association unveiled the national team's home jersey for outfield players (blue) and goalkeepers to be worn at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The Samurai Blue will start wearing the new jerseys on Nov. 14 when they play a friendly against Ghana.

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Football: Japan jerseys for 2026 World Cup

Football: Japan jerseys for 2026 World Cup

Photo shows the Japanese national football team's home jersey for outfield players to be worn at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States, unveiled to the press alongside a home goalkeeper jersey by the Japan Football Association in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2025. The Samurai Blue will wear the new jerseys from a Nov. 14 friendly against Ghana.

Football: Japan jerseys for 2026 World Cup

Football: Japan jerseys for 2026 World Cup

Japan Football Association President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto poses in front of the press in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2025, as the organization unveils the national team's home jerseys for outfield players (blue) and goalkeepers to be worn at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The Samurai Blue will wear the new jerseys from a Nov. 14 friendly against Ghana.

Football: Japan jerseys for 2026 World Cup

Football: Japan jerseys for 2026 World Cup

Japan Football Association President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto speaks to the press in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2025, as the organization unveils the national team's home jerseys for outfield players and goalkeepers (not pictured) to be worn at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The Samurai Blue will wear the new jerseys from a Nov. 14 friendly against Ghana.

Football: Japan jerseys for 2026 World Cup

Football: Japan jerseys for 2026 World Cup

Japan Football Association President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto speaks to the press in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2025, as the organization unveils the national team's home jerseys for outfield players and goalkeepers (not pictured) to be worn at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The Samurai Blue will wear the new jerseys from a Nov. 14 friendly against Ghana.

Football: Japan jerseys for 2026 World Cup

Football: Japan jerseys for 2026 World Cup

The Japan Football Association unveils to the press in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2025, the national team's home jerseys for outfield players (blue) and goalkeepers to be worn at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The Samurai Blue will wear the new jerseys from a Nov. 14 friendly against Ghana.

Football: Japan jerseys for 2026 World Cup

Football: Japan jerseys for 2026 World Cup

The Japan Football Association unveils to the press in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2025, the national team's home jerseys for outfield players (blue) and goalkeepers to be worn at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The Samurai Blue will wear the new jerseys from a Nov. 14 friendly against Ghana.

Football: Japan jerseys for 2026 World Cup

Football: Japan jerseys for 2026 World Cup

Japan Football Association President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto speaks to the press in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2025, as the organization unveils the national team's home jerseys for outfield players (blue) and goalkeepers to be worn at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The Samurai Blue will wear the new jerseys from a Nov. 14 friendly against Ghana.

Football: Japan jerseys for 2026 World Cup

Football: Japan jerseys for 2026 World Cup

The Japan Football Association unveils to the press in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2025, the national team's home jerseys for outfield players (blue) and goalkeepers to be worn at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The Samurai Blue will wear the new jerseys from a Nov. 14 friendly against Ghana.

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USA's Noah Lyles celebrates after winning gold in the men's 4x100 meter relay during the World Athletics Championships at Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan on September 21, 2025.Photo: Christine Olsson / TT / Code 10430

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USA's Noah Lyles celebrates after winning gold in the men's 4x100 meter relay during the World Athletics Championships at Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan on September 21, 2025.Photo: Christine Olsson / TT / Code 10430

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Samoa's Alex Rose takes the World Championship bronze, Sweden's Daniel Ståhl takes the World Championship gold and Lithuania's Mykolas Alekna takes the World Championship silver in the discus final during the World Athletics Championships at Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan on September 21, 2025.Photo: Christine Olsson / TT / Code 10430

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USA's Noah Lyles celebrates after winning gold in the men's 4x100 meter relay during the World Athletics Championships at Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan on September 21, 2025.Photo: Christine Olsson / TT / Code 10430

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USA's Noah Lyles celebrates after winning gold in the men's 4x100 meter relay during the World Athletics Championships at Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan on September 21, 2025.Photo: Christine Olsson / TT / Code 10430

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Sweden's Daniel Ståhl accepts his gold medal in the discus during the World Athletics Championships at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. On the left, Lithuania's Mykolas Alekna, who took silver, and on the right, Samoa's Alex Rose, who took bronze on September 21, 2025.Photo: Christine Olsson / TT / Code 10430

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Sweden's Daniel Ståhl accepts his gold medal in the discus during the World Athletics Championships at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. On the left, Lithuania's Mykolas Alekna, who took silver, and on the right, Samoa's Alex Rose, who took bronze on September 21, 2025.Photo: Christine Olsson / TT / Code 10430

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Sweden's Daniel Ståhl accepts his gold medal in the discus during the World Athletics Championships at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. On the left, Lithuania's Mykolas Alekna, who took silver, and on the right, Samoa's Alex Rose, who took bronze on September 21, 2025.Photo: Christine Olsson / TT / Code 10430

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TOKYO, JAPAN 20250916 Sweden's Armand Duplantis accepts his gold medal in the pole vault USD during the World Athletics Championships at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. On the left, Greece's Emmanouil Karalis, who took silver, and on the right, USA's Sam Kendricks and Australia's Kurtis Marschall, who took bronze. Photo: Christine Olsson / TT / Code 10430

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TOKYO, JAPAN 20250916 Sweden's Armand Duplantis accepts his gold medal in the pole vault USD during the World Athletics Championships at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. On the left, Greece's Emmanouil Karalis, who took silver, and on the right, USA's Sam Kendricks and Australia's Kurtis Marschall, who took bronze. Photo: Christine Olsson / TT / Code 10430

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TOKYO, JAPAN 20250916 Sweden's Armand Duplantis accepts his gold medal in the pole vault USD during the World Athletics Championships at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. On the left, Greece's Emmanouil Karalis, who took silver, and on the right, USA's Sam Kendricks and Australia's Kurtis Marschall, who took bronze. Photo: Christine Olsson / TT / Code 10430

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TOKYO, JAPAN 20250916 Sweden's Armand Duplantis receives his gold medal in pole vault during the World Athletics Championships at Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. Photo: Christine Olsson / TT / Code 10430

WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025

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TOKYO, JAPAN 20250916 Sweden's Armand Duplantis receives his gold medal in pole vault during the World Athletics Championships at Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. Photo: Christine Olsson / TT / Code 10430

WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025

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TOKYO, JAPAN 20250916 Sweden's Armand Duplantis receives his gold medal in pole vault during the World Athletics Championships at Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. Photo: Christine Olsson / TT / Code 10430