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Brighton draws level and silences the Tottenham home crowd as Spurs look to avoid relegation. 👀

5️⃣ Lessons from Int'l Break

🇦🇷 Messi STILL that guy 🇫🇷 France looks solid 🇧🇷 Brazil unsteady

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World Cup Power Rankings 🌎

All 48 nations are set. Here's how they rank with two months to go 📲

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Sophia Wilson, Tierna Davidson return to USWNT for friendlies against Japan

Wilson and Davidson will return to the fold after long absences a trio of games against the recent Asian Cup champions

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World Cup Teams Are Set 🏆

48 qualified nations locked in for this summer's tournament 📸

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England 0-1 Japan: England player ratings from the Wembley friendly

England's full-backs struggled to contain Japan on a night nobody playing did their World Cup selection chances much good

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Mitoma pounces as Japan beat England to give Tuchel World Cup headache

Thomas Tuchel's experimental lineup failed to create many chances and Kaoru Mitoma scored the only goal as Japan beat England 1-0

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England v Japan: men's international football friendly - live

Minute-by-minute report: After being held by Uruguay, can Thomas Tuchel's team beat an in-form Japan? Join Simon Burnton

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Japan's Saki Kumagai: 'I try to pass the baton to the next generation'

The defender, a sole link between the past and present, is focused on nurturing young talent to help her country realise its 50-year plan

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Tuchel's England have plenty to prove against Japan after drab Uruguay draw | Jacob Steinberg

His squad has been hit by withdrawals but the manager will aim to improve the mood music at Wembley on Tuesday

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Japan head to Wembley ready to show they're the real deal before World Cup | John Duerden

Fresh from a rampant qualification and a win over Brazil, Hajime Moriyasu's side want to make another statement with a first victory over England

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England squad hit by more dropouts as Stones and Arsenal trio pull out of Japan game

England were hit by further injuries as Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke and John Stones pulled out of the squad to face Japan

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Passive Scotland's World Cup preparations hit by late defeat against Japan

Six minutes from time, Junya Ito scored from close range for the only goal of a poor game as Japan beat Scotland 1-0 in Glasgow

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F1's Japanese GP, WSL derbies and international football - follow with us

Here's how to follow along with our coverage - the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports

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Matildas suffer heartbreak as Japan stunner enough to claim Women's Asian Cup crown

Australia fall short despite multiple attempts on goal as Maika Hamano's shot from outside the box proves the difference in Japan's 1-0 victory in Sydney

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Japan v Australia: Women's Asian Cup 2026 final - live

Minute-by-minute : The Matildas face a tough task against an in-form Japan with silverware on the line in Sydney. Join Jonathan Howcroft for updates

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Fresh threads for Messi and tasty Curaçao, Japan and Mexico looks. Check huge drop 📸

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Japan's ruthless streak poses fresh challenge for rising Matildas in Women's Asian Cup final | Martin Pegan

The world No 6 team have scored 28 goals and conceded just one, starting Saturday's final against hosts Australia as clear favourites

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World Cup 'hydration breaks' will cut to commercials (The Athletic)

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What league would you pick outside of Europe? 🎥

💯 Days Until the World Cup

We are at the final countdown 🎥

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Japan replace draws with shootouts and hope to avoid paying World Cup penalty

Move is a temporary measure as J.League transitions to European schedule but could benefit national team in US, Canada and Merxico this summer

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FIFA's World Cup Prize Fund 🤑

Participating nations vying for $655M in prizes for men's tournament 📲

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Ranking Men's International Teams ⚽️

Argentina, Spain, England, France all in mix for No. 1 spot 📲

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World Cup Pots Confirmed 🏆

FIFA sorts nations ahead of next Friday's full draw 📲

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England eye up Uruguay and Japan tests as part of World Cup preparations

England want to face South American and Asian opposition before the World Cup and have discussed hosting friendlies against Uruguay and Japan in March

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New-look USMNT show comfort and confidence in 2-0 win over Japan

Mauricio Pochettino made big changes to the US setup, and the moves paid off with the team's most complete performance in a long while

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Socceroos likely book World Cup 2026 berth after last-gasp Aziz Behich goal against Japan

90th-minute strike all but secures automatic qualification but Australia awaits Saudi Arabia result for confirmation

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Australia v Japan: World Cup 2026 qualifying - live

Minute-by-minute report : The Socceroos can all but secure qualification for the tournament in North America with victory in Perth. Join Jo Khan for updates

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Socceroos confident of completing World Cup assignment against experimental Japan | Joey Lynch

They haven't beaten Japan for 16 years but coach Tony Popovic insists his team have evolved and can all but guarantee qualification in Perth

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Mighty Japan stand in Socceroos way - but it has never been a better time to face them | John Duerden

Samurai Blue have earned the right to bring a squad containing just seven players with more than 10 caps to Australia for a World Cup qualifier

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What MLS can learn from the J League's growth in Japan

The J league rallied teams to accept a calendar switch and is making real inroads with mainstream fans - both primary MLS goals

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US men to play South Korea, Japan in September friendlies with World Cup looming

The US will travel to Harrison, NJ and Columbus, OHI for the first of four sets of friendlies before the 2026 World Cup

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An increasingly multicultural Japan have qualified for the 2026 World Cup

The rise of the Blue Samurai has gone hand-in-hand with increased integration of 'haafu' into society, although things are still not perfect

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Japan clip USA women for SheBelieves Cup as Emma Hayes' unbeaten run ends

Japan handed the United States their first loss under coach Emma Hayes with a 2-1 victory Wednesday night in the SheBelieves Cup title game

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Emma Hayes suffers first USWNT loss as Japan captures SheBelieves Cup

A terrific performance capped a trophy-worthy display from Japan in the tournament, handing the US its first loss in a year

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Arne Slot: "What Impressed Me Most Was the Mental State"

Arne Slot reacts to Liverpool's victory against Newcastle United.

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Woeful Matildas thrashed by Japan in SheBelieves Cup opener in Houston

Australia put in a toothless performance in a heavy 4-0 defeat as they started the tournament in underwhelming fashion

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De Vrij: 'Inter feel more responsibility in Champions League' now in 2024-25

Stefan de Vrij recognises Inter have more 'responsibility' now as the only Italian side in the Champions League, but is eager to find out their Round of 16 opponents.

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Gabbia: 'Theo Hernandez didn't need to apologise ' to Milan after painful red card

Matteo Gabbia insists Theo Hernandez 'didn't even need' to apologise to his Milan teammates after the costly red card in the Champions League play-off. 'Theo has all our support.'

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Japan v Australia: SheBelieves Cup women's football international - live

Minute-by-minute report : The Matildas get their tournament under way against the Asian heavyweights in Houston

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Mancini not happy with Roma defending, reveals what he told Samu after 3-2

Gianluca Mancini could not be entirely content with Roma's Europa League play-off victory against FC Porto and reveals what he told striker Samu.

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HIGHLIGHTS: USA CBs Both Score in 3-0 Win 👏

HIGHLIGHTS: USA CBs Both Score in 3-0 Win 👏

Kennedy Wesley’s first international goal sparks USA to win over Japan

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World Cup Power Rankings 🌎

Sophia Wilson, Tierna Davidson return to USWNT for friendlies against Japan

World Cup Teams Are Set 🏆

England 0-1 Japan: England player ratings from the Wembley friendly

Mitoma pounces as Japan beat England to give Tuchel World Cup headache

England v Japan: men's international football friendly - live

Japan's Saki Kumagai: 'I try to pass the baton to the next generation'

Tuchel's England have plenty to prove against Japan after drab Uruguay draw | Jacob Steinberg

Japan head to Wembley ready to show they're the real deal before World Cup | John Duerden

England squad hit by more dropouts as Stones and Arsenal trio pull out of Japan game

Passive Scotland's World Cup preparations hit by late defeat against Japan

F1's Japanese GP, WSL derbies and international football - follow with us

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Matildas suffer heartbreak as Japan stunner enough to claim Women's Asian Cup crown

Japan v Australia: Women's Asian Cup 2026 final - live

Adidas World Cup Kits Land 🤩

Japan's ruthless streak poses fresh challenge for rising Matildas in Women's Asian Cup final | Martin Pegan

FIFA to Have Mid-Game Ads 📺

Japan replace draws with shootouts and hope to avoid paying World Cup penalty

FIFA's World Cup Prize Fund 🤑

Ranking Men's International Teams ⚽️

World Cup Pots Confirmed 🏆

England eye up Uruguay and Japan tests as part of World Cup preparations

New-look USMNT show comfort and confidence in 2-0 win over Japan

Socceroos likely book World Cup 2026 berth after last-gasp Aziz Behich goal against Japan

Australia v Japan: World Cup 2026 qualifying - live

Socceroos confident of completing World Cup assignment against experimental Japan | Joey Lynch

Mighty Japan stand in Socceroos way - but it has never been a better time to face them | John Duerden

What MLS can learn from the J League's growth in Japan

US men to play South Korea, Japan in September friendlies with World Cup looming

An increasingly multicultural Japan have qualified for the 2026 World Cup

Japan clip USA women for SheBelieves Cup as Emma Hayes' unbeaten run ends

Emma Hayes suffers first USWNT loss as Japan captures SheBelieves Cup

Arne Slot: "What Impressed Me Most Was the Mental State"

Woeful Matildas thrashed by Japan in SheBelieves Cup opener in Houston

De Vrij: 'Inter feel more responsibility in Champions League' now in 2024-25

Gabbia: 'Theo Hernandez didn't need to apologise ' to Milan after painful red card

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