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......

WC qualifiers: Argentina held by Chile; Aus win

IMAGE: Argentina's Lionel Messi and teammates look dejected after the match against Chile at Estadio Unico, Santiago del Estero in Argentina on Thursday. Photograph: Agustin Marcarian/Pool via......

Asian Cup football: Japan fight back to beat Turkmenistan

IMAGE: Former Brazil striker Ronaldo was spotted at the Asian Cup football match on Wednesday. Photograph: Kind courtersy, Asian Cup football/Twitter Japan's Yuya Osako scored twice as the......

My tactics to blame for loss, says 'devastated' Japan coach

'I blamed myself, and I question my tactics' 'I am very disappointed. I am devastated' IMAGE:  Japan's Keisuke Honda receives instructions from coach Akira Nishino before being......

PICS: Japan lose to Poland, but advance on lesser yellow cards than Senegal

IMAGE: Jan Bednarek puts Poland ahead in the World Cup Group H match against Japan, at Volgograd Arena, Volgograd, Russia. Photograph: Toru Hanai/Reuters Japan became the only Asian side to......