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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Japan_national_football_teamJapan national football team - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · The Japan national football team (サッカー日本代表, Sakkā Nihon Daihyō or Sakkā Nippon Daihyō), also known by the nickname Samurai Blue (サムライ・ブルー, Samurai Burū), represents Japan in men's international football. It is controlled by the Japan Football Association (JFA), the governing body for football in Japan.

2. www.youtube.com › watchIraq vs. Japan: Extended Highlights | AFC Asian Cup | CBS ...

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   May 18, 2024 · Iraq and Japan both took all three points in the opening match and now face off to take the top spot in Group D of the Asian Cup. Watch AFC Asian Cup on Para...

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4. www.japantimes.co.jp › sports › 2024/05/13U.S. to face Japan in final tuneup for Paris Olympics

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   May 13, 2024 · AFP-JIJI. May 13, 2024. Listen to this article. 0:00 / 1:18. 1X. The United States men's Olympic soccer team will play its final warmup against Japan in Kansas City ahead of the tournament in...

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › J1_LeagueJ1 League - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · Current: 2024 J1 League. The J1 League ( Japanese: J1リーグ, Hepburn: Jē-wan Rīgu), a.k.a. the J.League or the Meiji Yasuda J1 League ( Japanese: 明治安田J1リーグ, Hepburn: Meiji Yasuda Jē-wan Rīgu) for sponsorship reasons, [2] is the top level of the Japan Professional Football League (日本プロサッカーリーグ, Nihon ...

6. mainichi.jp › english › sportsSoccer - The Mainichi - 毎日新聞

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   May 19, 2024 · Soccer. Football: Nago brace sinks Sapporo, moves Kashima level at top of J1. SAPPORO (Kyodo) -- Shintaro Nago hit a brace as Kashima Antlers eased to a 3-0 win at Consadole Sapporo on Saturday...

7. www3.nhk.or.jp › nhkworld › enJapan men's soccer wins U-23 Asian Cup | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

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   May 4, 2024 · Saturday, May 4, 2:12. Japan's men's footballers have clinched the title at the Under-23 Asian Cup. They beat Uzbekistan 1-0 in the final on Friday to win the tournament for a second time.

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   When did Japan become a professional soccer team?

   • Japan made its first appearance in the Asian Cup in 1988, where they were eliminated in the group stage following a draw with Iran and losses to South Korea, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar . The late 1980s saw concrete moves to professionalize the sport in Japan.

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   Who controls football in Japan?

   • It is controlled by the Japan Football Association (JFA), the governing body for football in Japan . Until the end of the 1980s, Japan was a small and amateur team. For a long time in the country, football was less popular than baseball and sumo.

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   Is Japan a good football team?

   • Since the 1990s, when Japanese football became fully professionalized, Japan has emerged as one of the most successful teams in Asia; they have qualified for the last seven FIFA World Cups (especially 2002 as co-hosts with South Korea) with knockout stage appearances that year, and in 2010, 2018 and 2022.

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   Did Japan play in World Cup?

   • Japan was an entrant for the 1938 FIFA World Cup qualification, but withdrew before its scheduled qualifying match against the Dutch East Indies. After World War II began in earnest, Japan did not play in international competition, except for a handful of matches against Manchuria and other colonies.

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9. www.reuters.com › sports › soccerKokubo's injury time penalty save secures title for Japan

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   May 3, 2024 · DOHA, May 3 (Reuters) - Japan lifted the Under 23 Asian Cup after they beat Uzbekistan 1-0 on Friday, an injury time penalty save by Leo Kokubo securing the trophy for Go Oiwa's side.