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Everything to know about the 2026 World Cup draw: Pots, date and time

Every international team that has qualified for the 2026 World Cup

Endo among Premier League trio in Japan squad looking to build on Brazil win

Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti demands resilience after shock Japan loss

Japan mount incredible comeback to claim historic first-ever win over Brazil

Rodrygo eager to return to Brazil action after 'difficult' spell

Balogun on target as USA beat Japan while Mexico draw with South Korea

Japan and Mexico play out feisty goalless draw in World Cup warm-up

Mitoma among host of Premier League stars included in Japan squad

Tributes paid to Japan top scorer Kunishige Kamamoto who dies aged 81

Kamada hits brace as Japan put six past Indonesia in World Cup qualifier

Iran join Japan and New Zealand in qualifying for 2026 World Cup

Kamada nets as Japan become first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup

Endo says Japan 'aiming higher' than just qualifying for World Cup

Japan on verge of qualifying for World Cup as Son aims to forget Spurs' troubles

Endo and Mitoma key features as Japan look to book 2026 World Cup spot

Japan back-up keeper Ando picked in starting line-up after nine-year wait

Endo admits Japan manager is 'more flexible' than Liverpool's Slot

Celtic striker Furuhashi selected in Japan squad for World Cup qualifiers

Kamada says Japan can close in on World Cup place against Australia

Japan call up Blackburn striker Ohashi for World Cup qualifiers

Japan, Korea and Saudi secure World Cup wins, Australia held

Mitoma and Endo on target as Japan put seven past China

Brighton's red-hot Mitoma returns for Japan in World Cup qualifiers