Five-time world champions Brazil arrive in Japan oozing confidence after defeating South Korea 5-0 in Seoul, where the Selecao attack flowed with precision and ease. Esteban and Rodrygo each scored twice while Vinicius Junior completed the rout as Carlo Ancelotti’s side reminded everyone of the their talent and class.

Japan claimed their first win over Brazil after roaring back in the second half to stun Carlo Ancelotti's side 3-2 in a friendly in Tokyo on Tuesday.

Japan ended their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign with a memorable victory over Spain in York. The bottom two ranked sides in Pool C had already failed to qualify for the knockout stages after losing their opening two games in England.

Qatar and Saudi Arabia have secured spots at next year’s World Cup after topping the two groups in the fourth round of Asian qualifying

The legendary Ecuadorian midfielder nostalgically recalled the defeat against Mexico in the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup, a match that marked the end of his team's aspirations in that World Cup.

Investment in the women's game has provided more resources for expert analysts, higher-quality video footage and better scouting networks. It means Asian talent is being scouted on a regular basis and the visibility of Japanese players, in particular, is putting them on the radar of the WSL's top clubs.

England should go into the 2023 World Cup confident but wary after being grouped with Argentina and Japan, plus probably another Pacific island nation, in a pool coach Eddie Jones has described as the most contrasting of the four in terms of style.

Paraguay draws 2-2 with Japan in an international friendly in Tokyo. It means just one loss in 13 games for the South American side heading to the FIFA 2026 World Cup.