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Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 30, 2022

Gregg Berhalter says U.S. men 'deserve to be here' after Iran win

Five years after the Americans suffered the shock of failing to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the former defender has led a youthful U.S. team into the knockout phase.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 30, 2022

'Golden generation' disappoints as Welsh dragon fails to roar

Aaron Ramsey and Gareth Bale have long carried Wales on their shoulders, but the aging duo crumbled under the weight of expectation in Qatar.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Nov 30, 2022

Political tension overshadows match as U.S. tops Iran at World Cup

For fans attending the first soccer World Cup in the Middle East, Iran's domestic politics and its troubled relations with the United States were in focus.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 29, 2022

Lionel Messi faces Cristiano Ronaldo in World Cup fan coin showdown

The growth spurt in fan tokens comes at a time of tumult in the crypto market, which is reeling from the collapse of major exchange FTX earlier this month.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 29, 2022

World Cup provides a $35 billion betting boon for bookmakers

While overall wagers on this World Cup are expected to rise 65% over the previous edition's, the tournament is only expected to generate limited activity in the United States.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 29, 2022

Brazil and Portugal join France in World Cup knockouts

Portugal sits atop Group H with six points after two matches, while Brazil's Selecao safely advanced to the last 16 despite the absence of talismanic striker Neymar.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 29, 2022

'Neymar haters': Brazil's political divide spills over to World Cup

The Selecao superstar came under criticism after saying he would dedicate his first 2022 FIFA World Cup goal to Brazil's far-right President Jair Bolsonaro.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 28, 2022

Maskless World Cup fans pose dilemma for Chinese broadcasters

State broadcaster China Central Television appears to be pulling back on footage of stadium crowds compared with other international networks.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 28, 2022

Japan's magic fades with disappointing loss to Costa Rica

The magic Japan conjured up in its upset of Germany is gone, and only uncertainty awaits after an uninspired showing in a loss against Costa Rica at the World Cup in Qatar.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 24, 2022

Japan stuns Germany with late strikes in World Cup opener

As the game wore on, Japan's raids into the German half became more frequent, culminating in Ritsu Doan's equalizer and a brilliant finish from Takuma Asano eight minutes later.
Japan Times
LIFE
Nov 22, 2022

Your guide to watching the World Cup from Tokyo

Tuning into games from Qatar looking more complex than a Messi dribble? Here's how to make sense of all of Tokyo's World Cup watch parties, streaming options and more.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 20, 2022

With stadium beer ban, World Cup fans look for sip of hope

The 2022 World Cup is the first edition of the tournament held in a conservative Muslim country with strict controls on alcohol, the consumption of which is banned in public.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 15, 2022

Arab fans' World Cup fever cooled by Qatar costs

Despite the region's debut as host, many fans will watch from home, citing expensive flights and steep rates for accommodations.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 15, 2022

In World Cup tempest, an oasis of calm for fans with autism

Attendees with sensory processing disorders will be able to watch games in comfort from special rooms built within three of Qatar 2022's venues.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 10, 2022

Biden celebrates beating the odds, but he faces a new challenge

The president conceded that Donald Trump's supporters retain enormous influence and will be a challenge for him.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 9, 2022

The world’s democracies ask: Why can’t America fix itself?

Conversations across continents reveal alarm over the United States' direction, as it slides away from ideals it once pressed other nations to adopt.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 9, 2022

Ecuador cleared to play at World Cup

Sport's highest court ruled that defender Byron Castillo was eligible to play for Ecuador in the qualifying stage for the upcoming tournament in Qatar.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 1, 2022

Qatar covers World Cup fans' flights and hotels in return for good PR

Organizers describe their 'Fan Leaders' program as a network of around 400 fans and influencers from 60 countries who have offered their 'message amplification' services.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Oct 21, 2022

Many soccer fans unlikely to attend Qatar World Cup

Strict entry requirements, sky-high accommodation prices and concerns over Qatar's human rights and LGBTQ+ record have also dampened enthusiasm.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Oct 19, 2022

Lionel Messi names France and Brazil as favorites to win World Cup

The 35-year-old forward cited both teams' experienced core groups of players as reasons to favor them in the 32-team tournament in Qatar.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Oct 4, 2022

Several French cities to ban World Cup fan zones and giant screens

On Saturday, the leftist mayor of northern Lille said it would not show World Cup matches on giant screens to demonstrate its disapproval of the event being held in Qatar.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 29, 2022

Hummel to tone down Denmark's World Cup uniforms to protest Qatar's rights record

Denmark will wear kits at the World Cup that were designed by manufacturer Hummel as a protest against Qatar's human rights record ahead of the tournament, the sportswear company said Wednesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Sep 28, 2022

Samurai Blue starters come into view after 'last-chance' friendlies

After a dominant win against the United States and a draw against hard-fighting Ecuador, many of the gaps in Japan's expected World Cup lineup have likely been filled in.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 13, 2022

Long lines and lack of water mar Qatar World Cup stadium trial

Stadium stands were out of water by halftime and there was none outside, where the late summer temperature was 34 degrees Celsius, but felt far hotter because of the humidity.

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