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Japan consolidate as Asia’s best

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Japan consolidate as Asia’s best

Kuala Lumpur: Japan strengthened their position as the top side in Asia following the latest updates to the FIFA World Ranking released on Wednesday.

The East Asian nation stayed in 17th spot after playing four matches in the September-October international window where they won against Uruguay, Venezuela and New Zealand as well as drawing with Ecuador.

Japan edge New Zealand

Mon, 05 Oct, 2026

Japan edge New Zealand

Tokyo: Japan ramped up their preparations for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ with a 2-1 win over New Zealand on Monday in the final of a four-team friendly football tournament in Tokyo.

Ritsu Doan scored a 71st-minute winner for Japan after New Zealand's Ben Old cancelled out Ayase Ueda's opener in the first half.

Japan are looking to win the AFC Asian Cup for the first time since 2011 when the tournament kicks off in Saudi Arabia in January.

Korea Republic savour glory again

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Korea Republic savour glory again

Aichi: Korea Republic successfully retained the gold medal in the men’s football tournament at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 on Saturday as Eom Ji-sung’s 61st minute strike earned the defending champions a 1-0 win over Japan at Toyota Stadium.

Eom thumped his left-foot strike into the top corner of the Japanese goal to secure the Koreans a fourth consecutive gold medal at the Games, having won against DPR Korea in 2014 and against the Japanese in 2018 and 2022.

The Japanese had dominated for much of the 90 minutes in front of a crowd of more than 30,000 fans but Eom had the decisive touch with little more than an hour played, the winger crashing the ball home.

Shu stars as Japan defend women's gold

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Shu stars as Japan defend women's gold

Fukuroi: Goalkeeper Shu Ohba kept out Jong Kum’s spot-kick to ensure Japan successfully defended their Asian Games title at Shizuoka Stadium on Friday as the event hosts won 5-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw at the end of 120 minutes.

Ohba dived to her left to keep out Jong Kum’s under-hit effort in the third round of the shoot-out after Hanon Nishino had scored four minutes from time to salvage Japan’s efforts to win a third consecutive title.

Mami Ueno had given the Japanese a 32nd minute lead but Jong Kum levelled in the 47th minute and Jon Ryong Jung put DPR Korea in front with 22 minutes remaining as her nation sought to win the gold for the first time since 2014.

But Nishino’s cool finish earned the Japanese a late reprieve and Ohba took full advantage to secure her country’s fourth success in the event at the Asian Games.

Japan triumph; Uzbekistan, Lebanon impress

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

Japan triumph; Uzbekistan, Lebanon impress

Kuala Lumpur: Japan edged Ecuador 5-4 on penalties after the sides played out a goalless draw in their friendly at International Yokohama Stadium on Thursday.

In Tashkent, Uzbekistan cruised 4-1 past Syria, while Lebanon impressed with a 6-0 victory over Maldives at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium in Bishkek.

AG (M): Korea Republic, Japan to battle for gold

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

AG (M): Korea Republic, Japan to battle for gold

Kuala Lumpur: For the third Asian Games running, Korea Republic and Japan will contest for the men’s football gold medal after overcoming their semi-final opponents on Wednesday.

Korea Republic came from behind to edge China PR 2-1 while Japan were taken to the distance by Uzbekistan, emerging 9-8 winners in a marathon penalty shoot-out after the score was tied 1-1 after extra-time.

AG (W): Japan, DPR Korea set up final showdown

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

AG (W): Japan, DPR Korea set up final showdown

Kuala Lumpur: Japan and DPR Korea advanced to the Asian Games 2026 women’s football final after securing impressive victories in their respective semi-final ties on Tuesday.

DPR Korea overcame China PR 2-0, while a second-half brace from Kamiya Chiina steered Japan to a 2-0 victory over Korea Republic

Ueda powers resilient Japan; Palestine beat Tajikistan; Korea Republic fall

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

Ueda powers resilient Japan; Palestine beat Tajikistan; Korea Republic fall

Kuala Lumpur: Japan made it back-to-back victories after coming from behind to defeat Venezuela 2-1 in their men's international friendly on Monday.

In Suwon, Korea Republic suffered a 4-1 defeat against Uruguay, while Palestine scored twice in the second half to overcome Tajikistan 4-2 at the Tongliang Long Stadium in Chongqing.

AG (M): China PR, Japan march into semis

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026

AG (M): China PR, Japan march into semis

Nagoya: China PR and Japan stormed into the Asian Games 2026 men’s football semi-finals after securing wins in their respective quarter-final fixtures on Saturday.

China PR advanced into the last-four for the first time in 28 years after defeating Thailand 3-0, while Japan edged DPR Korea 1-0.

AG (W): Four remain in the hunt

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

AG (W): Four remain in the hunt

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea, China PR, Japan and Korea Republic advanced to the Asian Games 2026 women’s football semi-finals in contrasting fashions after the completion of the quarter-finals on Friday.

Tuesday’s semi-final ties will see DPR Korea take on China PR while Japan face off against Korea Republic.

Emphatic victories for China PR, Japan, Korea Republic, Uzbekistan

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

Emphatic victories for China PR, Japan, Korea Republic, Uzbekistan

Kuala Lumpur: Japan scored twice in second half added time to defeat Uruguay 3-1 in a men's international friendly on Thursday.

China PR, Korea Republic and Uzbekistan also enjoyed wins while Palestine played to a draw against New Zealand.

AG (M): China PR, DPR Korea seal knockout stage spots

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

AG (M): China PR, DPR Korea seal knockout stage spots

Kuala Lumpur: China PR and DPR Korea became the final two teams to book their berths in the Asian Games 2026 men’s football quarter-finals after the completion of the group stage on Wednesday.

The last eight showdowns will see defending champions Korea Republic facing Vietnam, China PR taking on Thailand, Uzbekistan playing Saudi Arabia while Japan will meet DPR Korea with the matches to take place on Friday and Saturday.