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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

People pose near Monterrey, Mexico, one of the host cities for the upcoming football World Cup, on June 4, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

People gather in front of a countdown clock in Monterrey, Mexico, one of the host cities for the upcoming football World Cup, on June 4, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

People pose for a photo near Monterrey, Mexico, one of the host cities for the upcoming football World Cup, on June 6, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

A signboard reading "Welcome" is set up on June 7, 2026, alongside a street in Monterrey, Mexico, one of the host cities for the upcoming football World Cup.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Ballons decorate the inside of a shopping mall near Guadalajara, Mexico, one of the host cities for the upcoming World Cup, on June 8, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football fans pose for a photo on June 7, 2026, near Guadalajara, Mexico, a host city for the upcoming World Cup.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football fans pose for a photo on June 7, 2026, near Guadalajara, Mexico, a host city for the upcoming World Cup and home to Estadio Akron.

[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: 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.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan practices ahead of the upcoming French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 23, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan practices ahead of the upcoming French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 23, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan practices ahead of the upcoming French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 23, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

A fan takes a selfie with Naomi Osaka (R) of Japan ahead of the upcoming French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 23, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan attends a press conference ahead of the upcoming French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 23, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan attends a press conference ahead of the upcoming French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 23, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka meets the press ahead of the upcoming French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 22, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Novak Djokovic of Serbia meets the press ahead of the upcoming French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 22, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka meets the press ahead of the upcoming French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 22, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Novak Djokovic of Serbia meets the press ahead of the upcoming French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 22, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Jannik Sinner of Italy meets the press ahead of the upcoming French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 22, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Jannik Sinner of Italy meets the press ahead of the upcoming French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 22, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Japan's Naomi Osaka practices ahead of the upcoming French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 21, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Japan's Naomi Osaka practices ahead of the upcoming French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 21, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Japan's Naomi Osaka practices ahead of the upcoming French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 21, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Japan's Naomi Osaka practices ahead of the upcoming French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 21, 2026.

Ritual for Aoi festival in Kyoto

Ritual for Aoi festival in Kyoto

A woman clad in a 12-layer traditional Japanese kimono, having been chosen to play this year's Saio-dai heroine during the upcoming annual Aoi Festival in Kyoto, purifies herself at Shimogamo Shrine in the western Japan city on May 4, 2026.

Ritual for Aoi festival in Kyoto

Ritual for Aoi festival in Kyoto

A woman clad in a 12-layer traditional Japanese kimono, having been chosen to play this year's Saio-dai heroine during the upcoming annual Aoi Festival in Kyoto, purifies herself at Shimogamo Shrine in the western Japan city on May 4, 2026.

Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

U.S. national baseball team manager Mark DeRosa smiles in the dugout during a warm-up game against the Colorado Rockies in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 4, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

U.S. national baseball team manager Mark DeRosa smiles in the dugout during a warm-up game against the Colorado Rockies in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 4, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Alex Bregman of the U.S. national baseball team hits a two-run home run in the fifth inning of a warm-up game against the Colorado Rockies in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 4, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Clayton Kershaw of the U.S. national baseball team pitches in a warm-up game against the Colorado Rockies in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 4, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Aaron Judge (C) of the U.S. national baseball team lines up for the national anthem prior to a warm-up game against the Colorado Rockies in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 4, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Aaron Judge of the U.S. national baseball team prepares for a warm-up game against the Colorado Rockies in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 4, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Aaron Judge of the U.S. national baseball team hits a solo home run in the first inning of a warm-up game against the Colorado Rockies in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 4, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Aaron Judge of the U.S. national baseball team hits a solo home run in the first inning of a warm-up game against the Colorado Rockies in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 4, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

U.S. national baseball team reliever Clayton Kershaw (2nd from L) is pulled from the mound by manager Mark DeRosa in the 4th inning of a warm-up game against the Colorado Rockies in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 4, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic.