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2026 FIFA WORLD CUP

Tunisia coach Herve Renard (left) watches his players during a training session in Santiago, Mexico, on Tuesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 19, 2026
Tunisia coach Herve ⁠Renard braces for trial by fire against Japan
“I know very well the quality of this team,” Renard said. “Japan are the best team in ​Asia.”
Japan's Junya lto challenges Netherlands' Nathan Ake for the ball during a World Cup Group F match in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 19, 2026
Trump’s World Cup: A global stage for an anti-globalist
Past World Cup hosts have used major sporting events to project national image abroad, but under Trump the U.S. is treating the tournament more as a domestic political stage.
Germany's Antonio Rudiger speaks during a news conference in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on Wednesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 18, 2026
Germany’s Antonio Ruediger happy to play headline-making boogeyman
Rudiger has often found himself in the spotlight for his aggressive play, provoking ​opponents or showing dissent.
Harry Kane celebrates after scoring for England during its win over Croatia during a Group K match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Arlington, Texas, on Wednesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 18, 2026
Thomas Tuchel praises players after England surges past Croatia in second half
Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford struck in the second 45 minutes to seal the victory after Harry Kane had two goals canceled out by Croatia in ​the opening half.
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo tries to move around three Congo players during a Group K clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Houston on Wednesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 18, 2026
Ronaldo fails to shine as Portugal held to surprise draw with Congo at World Cup
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez acknowledged his side felt the pressure ‌of trying ‌to win the tournament.
Scotland fans celebrate after the nation's 1-0 win over Haiti in a Group C match during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 18, 2026
Scotland’s famous Tartan Army drinking Boston dry at World Cup
“Do they ever sleep? Do they ever get tired? They were back at it the ‌next day at 11 a.m.,” said Billy DeCain, general manager of the Sam Adams Tap Room in Boston.
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his first goal against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Tuesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 17, 2026
Messi hat trick equals goalscoring record as Argentina beats Algeria
Norway striker Erling ⁠Haaland also announced his arrival at the World Cup in typically emphatic fashion, with two goals in a majestic display against Iraq.
Herve Renard in charge of Saudi Arabia during a World Cup qualifying match against Iraq on Oct. 14
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 17, 2026
Tunisia replaces manager days ahead of Japan World Cup match
Herve Renard managed Saudi Arabia to a shock 2-1 victory over eventual ​champions Argentina at the 2022 ⁠World Cup.
Protesters with Iran flags and banners of Iranian political activist Reza Pahlavi outside the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, ahead of the World Cup match between Iran and New Zealand on Monday
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 16, 2026
Some wave protest flags, others cheer as Iran plays World Cup opener
The run-up to the match had been one ​of extraordinary drama off the pitch, with the team playing on U.S. soil barely 24 hours after a peace ‌deal was ‌announced to end the war.
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha celebrates with his national flag at the end of the match against Spain at the Atlanta Stadium on Monday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 16, 2026
Veteran Vozinha the Cape Verde hero as keeper shuts out Spain
Vozinha broke down in tears at the end of Monday’s 0-0 draw with Spain after the 40-year-old was mobbed by his teammates following a stunning display.
Daichi Kamada (right) controls the ball against Jan Paul Van Hecke during the match between the Netherlands and Japan at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas on June 14, 2026.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 16, 2026
Goalscorer Kamada credits ex-Palace boss Glasner for his Japan turnaround
The midfielder has become a vital cog in a Japan side determined to make a major impact at the World Cup.
Koki Ogawa (right) and others celebrate Japan’s second goal against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 15, 2026
Japan displays resilience in hard-fought stalemate with Netherlands
The 2-2 draw showed that even amid an injury crisis, the Samurai Blue can still trouble elite opponents.
(Left to right) Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Dutch Queen Maxima and Dutch King Willem-Alexander in Apeldoorn in the Netherlands on Sunday
JAPAN
Jun 15, 2026
Emperor and empress watch World Cup match with Dutch royals
According to the Imperial Household Agency, the Dutch side suggested the two couples watch the group match, held in Arlington, Texas, together on television.
Sweden's Yasin Ayari celebrates scoring his team's first goal against Tunisia at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico on June 14, 2026.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 15, 2026
Sweden demolishes Tunisia 5-1 to seize control of World Cup group
Earlier in Group F, Japan scored late to draw 2-2 against the Netherlands.
Koki Ogawa celebrates after Japan's second goal against the Netherlands during a Group F match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 15, 2026
Japan strikes late to earn thrilling draw with Netherlands in World Cup opener
Japan scored the tying goal in the 88th minute.
Turkey's Arda Guler goes head to head with Australia's Aiden O'Neill during the two nations' FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Vancouver, Canada, on Saturday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 14, 2026
Australia stun Turkey with defensive masterclass at World Cup
Pre-match attention had centered on Turkey’s Arda Guler, but it was Australia’s youthful attack that made the difference.
Dutch midfielder #21 Frenkie de Jong and Netherlands' head coach Ronald Koeman attend a press conference ahead of Netherlands' 2026 World Cup football tournament Group F football match against Japan in Dallas on Saturday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 14, 2026
Netherlands using pressure to drive bid for elusive World Cup triumph
The Dutch have been to the World Cup final three times ​before, the last time in 2010, but lost on each occasion .
Japan's head coach Hajime Moriyasu attends a press conference ahead of Japan's 2026 World Cup football tournament Group F football match against the Netherlands in Dallas on Saturday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 14, 2026
Japan coach takes responsibility for Wataru Endo going home
Following his withdrawal, Endo announced his retirement from international competition altogether.
Japan's Daichi Kamada celebrates after scoring against Bolivia during a friendly at Tokyo's National Stadium in November.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 12, 2026
Japan aiming to live up to heightened expectations with deep run at World Cup
Japan kicks off its 2026 World Cup on Sunday with a strong, confident squad and the kind of expectations the Samurai Blue have not carried into a tournament for years.
South Korea's Lee Tae-seok (right) and the Czech Republic's Vladimir Coufal vie for the ball during a Group A match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Thursday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 12, 2026
South Korea rallies past Czech Republic to open World Cup campaign
The South Koreans joined Mexico with three points at the top of the Group A standings.
China’s demand for Soviet-style apartments shows limits to revival
Apartments built during a Soviet Union-inspired construction drive in the 1970s and 1980s tend to suffer from poor insulation and outdated plumbing, but they are seeing a revival in interest due to their attractive locations.
Japanese scientists identify neural mechanism that may explain why we dislike people
The aggressive mouse (left) used in the experiment and a mouse defending itself
Japanese payment processor’s collapse hits banks and restaurants
Zentoshin served around 200,000 shops, many of which rely on early payments to maintain cash flow, raising concerns over their financial stability following the disruption.
Over 70% of accommodations in Japan say they are understaffed amid tourism influx
The number of foreign visitors to Japan reached a high of 42.68 million in 2025.
Lenders seek $700 million after Japanese payments firm’s collapse
The financial failure of Osaka-based Zentoshin has left 63 creditors with claims totaling ¥115.16 billion, according to Tokyo Shoko Research.
Japan’s largest exhibition of women photographers rights a wrong in cultural history
Miwa Yanagi’s “Elevator Girl House” series skewers the superficiality of gender roles through staged images.
Over 70% of accommodations in Japan say they are understaffed amid tourism influx
The number of foreign visitors to Japan reached a high of 42.68 million in 2025.
‘Princess Mononoke’ comes alive in Super Kabuki staging
The “Princess Mononoke” adaptation was created under Shochiku’s Super Kabuki initiative, a modern form of kabuki with more technology in staging and open to pop culture collaborations.
The beating heart inside ‘Human Vapor’
Different forms of love and connection form the emotional backbone of Netflix’s “Human Vapor,” says actor Shun Oguri, who plays troubled detective Kenji Okamoto.
Japan bets on character IP to drive global growth
Born on social media platforms in 2022, Opanchu Usagi has become a major hit, especially among Generation Z.

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