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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players work out at a training facility near Nashville, Tennessee, on June 11, 2026, ahead of the country's upcoming World Cup match against the Netherlands.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players work out at a training facility near Nashville, Tennessee, on June 11, 2026, ahead of the country's upcoming World Cup match against the Netherlands.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players work out at a training facility near Nashville, Tennessee, on June 11, 2026, ahead of the country's upcoming World Cup match against the Netherlands.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's new captain Ko Itakura meets the press at a training facility near Nashville, Tennessee, on June 11, 2026, ahead of the country's upcoming World Cup match against the Netherlands.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players work out at a training facility near Nashville, Tennessee, on June 11, 2026, ahead of the country's upcoming World Cup match against the Netherlands.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan midfielder Ritsu Doan trains at a training facility near Nashville, Tennessee, on June 11, 2026, ahead of the country's upcoming World Cup match against the Netherlands.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki practices at a training facility near Nashville, Tennessee, on June 11, 2026, ahead of the country's upcoming World Cup match against the Netherlands.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan midfielder Takefusa Kubo practices at a training facility near Nashville, Tennessee, on June 11, 2026, ahead of the country's upcoming World Cup match against the Netherlands.

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Mexico: Fans Celebrate World Cup Opening Win Over South Africa in Mexico City

On June 11, 2026, in Mexico City, Mexican fans celebrated their team's victory over South Africa in the FIFA World Cup opening match while sheltering from thunderstorms under the bridges of Calzada de Tlalpan.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

South Korean players celebrate after defeating the Czech Republic in a World Cup Group A football match at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Oh Hyeon Gyu of South Korea reacts after scoring the winner in the second half of a World Cup Group A football match against the Czech Republic at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Oh Hyeon Gyu of South Korea reacts after scoring the winner in the second half of a World Cup Group A football match against the Czech Republic at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

South Korean players celebrate after defeating the Czech Republic in a World Cup Group A football match at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Oh Hyeon Gyu of South Korea reacts after scoring the winner in the second half of a World Cup Group A football match against the Czech Republic at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Oh Hyeon Gyu (L) of South Korea scores the winner in the second half of a World Cup Group A football match against the Czech Republic at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Hwang In Beom (C, back) of South Korea scores in the second half of a World Cup Group A football match against the Czech Republic at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Hwang In Beom (6) of South Korea scores in the second half of a World Cup Group A football match against the Czech Republic at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Hwang In Beom (6) of South Korea scores in the second half of a World Cup Group A football match against the Czech Republic at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Hwang In Beom (6) of South Korea scores in the second half of a World Cup Group A football match against the Czech Republic at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Ladislav Krejci (L) of the Czech Republic celebrates after giving his side the lead in the first half of a World Cup Group A football match against South Korea at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Parrot Olivia picks up a Japanese flag at Nasu Animal Kingdom in Nasu in Tochigi Prefecture, eastern Japan, on June 11, 2026, predicting Japan will beat Tunisia in their World Cup Group F match.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Parrot Olivia picks up a Japanese flag at Nasu Animal Kingdom in Nasu in Tochigi Prefecture, eastern Japan, on June 11, 2026, predicting Japan will beat Sweden in their World Cup Group F match.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Parrot Olivia picks up a Japanese flag at Nasu Animal Kingdom in Nasu in Tochigi Prefecture, eastern Japan, on June 11, 2026, predicting Japan will beat the Netherlands in their World Cup Group F match.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

A security officer stands guard near Guadalajara Stadium near Guadalajara, Mexico, on June 10, 2026, the eve of a World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Security officers patrol around Guadalajara Stadium near Guadalajara, Mexico, on June 10, 2026, the eve of a World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Security officers patrol around Guadalajara Stadium near Guadalajara, Mexico, on June 10, 2026, the eve of a World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Security officers patrol around Guadalajara Stadium near Guadalajara, Mexico, on June 10, 2026, the eve of a World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Security officers patrol around Guadalajara Stadium near Guadalajara, Mexico, on June 10, 2026, the eve of a World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic.

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Rugby: Jones announces Brave Blossoms' training squad

Rugby: Jones announces Brave Blossoms' training squad

Japan rugby head coach Eddie Jones speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on June 10, 2026. Jones apologized for his "verbal abuse" of local match officials during an April tour of Australia, while announcing the Brave Blossoms' training squad for test matches against Italy, Ireland and others.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong (C) practices with teammates at a training facility in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 10, 2026, ahead of their World Cup Group F match against Japan.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Netherlands players sign autographs at the squad's base camp in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 10, 2026, ahead of their World Cup Group F match against Japan.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk (front, L) waves to the crowd during a training session in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 10, 2026, ahead of a World Cup Group F match against Japan.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk (front, L) waves to the crowd during a training session in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 10, 2026, ahead of a World Cup Group F match against Japan.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk (front, L) waves to the crowd during a training session in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 10, 2026, ahead of a World Cup Group F match against Japan.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong (R) practices with teammates at a training facility in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 10, 2026, ahead of their World Cup Group F match against Japan.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk (back) practices with teammates at a training facility in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 10, 2026, ahead of their World Cup Group F match against Japan.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk (L) attends a press conference with head coach Ronald Koeman in Kansas City, Kansas, on June 10, 2026, ahead of a World Cup Group F match against Japan.

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Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Jannik Sinner of Italy reacts during a match against Juan Manuel Cerundolo of Argentina in the men's singles second round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 28, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Jannik Sinner of Italy reacts during a match against Juan Manuel Cerundolo of Argentina in the men's singles second round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 28, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Joao Fonseca of Brazil reacts during a match against Casper Ruud of Norway in the men's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Joao Fonseca of Brazil reacts during a match against Casper Ruud of Norway in the men's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Naomi Osaka (R) of Japan enters the court for a match against Laura Siegemund of Germany in the women's singles first round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 26, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Naomi Osaka (R) of Japan enters the court for a match against Laura Siegemund of Germany in the women's singles first round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 26, 2026.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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