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Football: World Cup training camp in Nashville

Football: World Cup training camp in Nashville

Members of the Japan men's national football team train after arriving in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026, for their pre-World Cup camp. Japan will play against the Netherlands in Dallas, Texas, on June 14.

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Football: World Cup training camp in Nashville

Football: World Cup training camp in Nashville

Members of the Japan men's national football team train after arriving in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026, for their pre-World Cup camp. Japan will play against the Netherlands in Dallas, Texas, on June 14.

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Football: World Cup training camp in Nashville

Football: World Cup training camp in Nashville

Members of the Japan men's national football team train after arriving in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026, for their pre-World Cup camp. Japan will play against the Netherlands in Dallas, Texas, on June 14.

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Football: World Cup training camp in Nashville

Football: World Cup training camp in Nashville

Members of the Japan men's national football team train after arriving in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026, for their pre-World Cup camp. Japan will play against the Netherlands in Dallas, Texas, on June 14.

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Football: Japan players train in Mexico

Football: Japan players train in Mexico

Hajime Moriyasu, manager of the Japan men's national football team, watches players training on June 4, 2026, during their pre-World Cup camp near Monterrey, Mexico.

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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.

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[Breaking News]Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

NASHVILLE, United States, April 3 Kyodo - Video taken in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 2, 2026, shows the training center to be used as the base camp for Japan squad members during the 2026 football World Cup finals, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, opening in June. (Kyodo)

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Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Photo taken in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 2, 2026, shows a football ground at the training center that will serve as the base camp for Japan squad members during the 2026 World Cup finals, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, opening in June.

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Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Photo taken in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 2, 2026, shows the interior of a training center that will serve as the base camp for Japan squad members during the 2026 football World Cup finals, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, opening in June.

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Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Photo taken in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 2, 2026, shows the training center to be used as the base camp for Japan squad members during the 2026 football World Cup finals, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, opening in June.

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Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Photo taken in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 2, 2026, shows the interior of a training center that will serve as the base camp for Japan squad members during the 2026 football World Cup finals, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, opening in June.

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Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Photo taken in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 2, 2026, shows the interior of a training center that will serve as the base camp for Japan squad members during the 2026 football World Cup finals, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, opening in June.

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[Breaking News]Japan training camp ahead of WBC

MIYAZAKI, Japan, Feb. 19 Kyodo - Japan's 2023 World Baseball Classic-winning manager Hideki Kuriyama (C, facing camera) visits Japan's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming WBC. Facing him is San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish, a member of the 2023 team who is playing an advisory role at the camp. (Kyodo)

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is pictured during a workout at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is pictured during a workout at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is pictured during a workout at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is pictured during a workout at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is pictured during a workout at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is pictured during a workout at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is pictured during a workout at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani works out at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani plays catch at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (L) works out at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani plays catch at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani works out at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani plays catch at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani plays catch at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani plays catch at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani plays catch at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Japan's 2023 World Baseball Classic-winning manager Hideki Kuriyama (C, facing camera) visits Japan's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming WBC. Facing him is San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish, a member of the 2023 team who is playing an advisory role at the camp.

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Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Japan training camp ahead of WBC

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (back) visits Japan's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Darvish, a member of the 2023 WBC champion Japan, was asked by current Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata to play an advisory role at the camp.

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Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Japan training camp ahead of WBC

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (far L) visits Japan's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Darvish, a member of the 2023 WBC champion Japan, was asked by current Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata to play an advisory role at the camp.

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Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Japan training camp ahead of WBC

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (far L) visits Japan's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Darvish, a member of the 2023 WBC champion Japan, was asked by current Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata to play an advisory role at the camp.

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Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Japan training camp ahead of WBC

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (far L) visits Japan's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Darvish, a member of the 2023 WBC champion Japan, was asked by current Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata to play an advisory role at the camp.

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[Breaking News]Baseball: Japan's WBC training

MIYAZAKI, Japan, Feb. 16 Kyodo - Former New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui and San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish chat during the Japanese national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 14, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Orix Buffaloes left-hander Hiroya Miyagi plays catch during Japanese national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 14, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Baseball: Japan's WBC training

SoftBank Hawks outfielder Kensuke Kondo takes batting practice during Japanese national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 15, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Yomiuri Giants right-hander Taisei Ota plays catch during Japanese national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 14, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Seibu Lions left-hander Chihiro Sumida plays catch during the Japan national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 14, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Nippon Ham Fighters right-hander Hiromi Ito throws a bullpen session during the Japan national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 15, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Former New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui (L) chats with San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (R) and Japanese national baseball team manager Hirokazu Ibata (C) during the Japanese national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan on Feb. 14, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March. Darvish joins the Samurai Japan team as an adviser.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Baseball: Japan's WBC training

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (L) gives advice to Nippon Ham Fighters right-hander Hiromi Ito after a bullpen session during the Japanese national team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 15, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March. Darvish joins the Samurai Japan team as an adviser.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Samurai Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata (L) and San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish, the national baseball team adviser, watch a bullpen session during the team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 15, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Hanshin Tigers slugger Teruaki Sato takes batting practice during the Japanese national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 14, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Baseball: Japan's WBC training

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish signs autographs during the national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 14, 2026, as the right-hander joins the Samurai Japan team as an adviser ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Former New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui (C) and San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (L) chat during the Japanese national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 14, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Baseball: Japan's WBC training

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish is pictured during the Japanese national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 14, 2026, as the right-hander joins the Samurai Japan team as an adviser ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Baseball: Japan's WBC training

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (4th from L) smiles during the Japanese national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 14, 2026, as the right-hander joins the Samurai Japan team as an adviser ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Hanshin Tigers infielder Teruaki Sato takes fielding practice during the Japanese national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 14, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami takes fielding practice at the club's training facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 8, 2026, training independently for the new MLB campaign and the upcoming World Baseball Classic before the team's spring camp for position players opens on Feb. 15.

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