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What is the latest Japan World Cup 2026 news?
MercatoWire is tracking 16 Japan headlines in the build-up to World Cup 2026. Each links to its source; tiers mark reliability. For the squad list see the Japan squad page; for fixtures, their group.
Verified, refreshed 2026-07-01 18:20 UTC
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Source tiers: Official federation / official Verified press established press Reported single report Rumour unconfirmed
- Verified press Japan the example to follow but this has been a dismal World Cup for Asia | John Duerden
- Verified press It’s time to write off the Germans and Brazil battle past Japan | World Cup Daily
- Verified press Madueke’s wholesome reaction to Arsenal teammate Martinelli’s winner!
- Verified press 90+5! Martinelli sends Brazil through in comeback win vs Japan
- Verified press Martinelli scores stoppage-time winner to send Brazil through to last 16
- Verified press Brazil v Japan: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live
- Verified press Japan and Morocco face old order giants in the hope of a brave new world | Jonathan Wilson
- Verified press Elanga earns Sweden spot in World Cup knockouts with Japan draw
- Verified press Japan and Sweden draw takes both into last 32
- Verified press Japan and Sweden both reach World Cup last 32 after Elanga’s strike seals draw
- Verified press 'Oh my word!' - Elanga 'stunner' draws Sweden level
- Verified press Tunisia v Netherlands: World Cup 2026 – live
- Verified press Japan v Sweden: World Cup 2026 – live
- Verified press Japan run riot as Tunisia eliminated in Renard's first game
- Verified press Ueda inspires Japan to eliminate Tunisia in landmark 1,000th World Cup match
- Verified press Tunisia 0-4 Japan: World Cup 2026 – live reaction
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