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Japan to host Brazil in friendly international at National Stadium
Japan's Kozo Tashima to run for FIFA presidency on integrity platform
Japan FA chief Kozo Tashima to run for FIFA presidency
Japan's Kozo Tashima to challenge Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidency
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu to step down this year after Asian Cup postponement
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Japan to host Brazil in friendly international at National Stadium
Japan will face Brazil in a friendly international at the National Stadium on November 14, looking to avenge a World Cup defeat from June while on a four-match unbeaten run.
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Asian Cup 2027 postponed, impacting Hajime Moriyasu's Japan farewell
The AFC has postponed the 2027 Asian Cup to December 2027-January 2028 due to logistical challenges in the Middle East, delaying the final tournament for Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu.
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Keisuke Goto scores twice in European club round-up for Japan players
A round-up of Japan national team players' performances for their European clubs from 27 October to 3 November, highlighted by Keisuke Goto's two-goal display for SC Freiburg ahead of the upcoming Brazil friendly.
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Takeshi Okada resigns as JFA vice president over FIFA politics
Takeshi Okada has resigned as vice president of the Japan Football Association, citing a mismatch of ethical standards with FIFA's political direction, a decision made shortly after the AFC's public backing of Gianni Infantino's re-election bid.
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Japan FA vice president Takeshi Okada resigns over FIFA values gap
Japan Football Association vice president Takeshi Okada has resigned, citing a significant gap between his personal values and the responses to recent FIFA World Cup controversies, which prevented him from aligning with the AFC's support for Gianni Infantino.
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Brazil names youthful squad for Japan friendly as Ancelotti continues renewal
Brazil has named a squad with 15 players aged 23 or under for November friendlies against Japan and Singapore, as coach Carlo Ancelotti continues the team's post-World Cup rebuild.
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History
Japan compete on the international stage under the AFC confederation. The team qualified for the 2026 World Cup via their qualifying campaign. Their best previous World Cup finish is Round of 16.