Nishino opts for experienced Japan squad for World Cup

IMAGE: Japan's national soccer team's head coach Akira Nishino attends a news conference to announce his 23-man squad for the Russia 2018 World Cup. Photograph: Toru Hanai/Reuters Japan head......

FIFA WC: Moriyasu to erase Jap pain from last WC

IMAGE: Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu celebrates after the match against Germany. Photograph: Molly Darlington/Reuters Hajime Moriyasu made no secret of his aim to lead Japan to the quarter-finals......

WC friendlies: Japan end woeful run, Lewandowski shines for Poland

IMAGE: Japan's Yoshinori Muto in action with Paraguay's Oscar Romero vie for possession. Photograph: Lisi Niesner/Reuters Japan claimed their first victory of the year on Tuesday, coming from......

World Cup PICS: Belgium snatch last-gasp win over Japan to set up Brazil clash

Belgium is the first side to recover from a two-goal deficit to win a World Cup knock-out match since Germany beat England 3-2 after extra time in Mexico in 1970. IMAGE: Belgium's players......

World Cup: Honda drives Japan to deserved 2-2 draw against Senegal

IMAGE: Keisuke Honda of Japan celebrates with teammate Yuya Osako after scoring his team's second goal. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Midfielder Keisuke Honda came off the bench to......