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Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 16, 2021
Soccer fans could face accommodation shortage at Qatar’s World Cup
Organizers said they expect to be able to offer up to 130,000 rooms — which could leave thousands of fans scrambling when matches start next November.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 16, 2021
Harry Kane's four against San Marino seal England's World Cup spot
With England only needing a point to clinch the top spot in Group I, the only real question was how many goals they would score against their 210th-ranked opponent.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Nov 15, 2021
Maligned Mitchell Marsh all smiles after Australia wins T20 World Cup
Few players have divided opinion in Australian cricket over the last decade more than Mitchell Marsh.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 12, 2021
Japan beats Vietnam to close in on group leaders in World Cup qualifying
Japan strengthened its bid for automatic qualification to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Nov 8, 2021
Inaugural Billie Jean King Cup draws mixed reviews from players and fans
Sloane Stevens described the tournament as a 'work in progress.'
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 4, 2021
Japan adds new faces to mix for upcoming World Cup qualifiers
Kaoru Mitoma and Reo Hatate were called up to the national team for the first time on Thursday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 2, 2021
China to hold World Cup qualifiers in UAE due to travel restrictions
China, attempting to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 2002, has yet to play at home in the final round of Asian preliminaries for Qatar 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 1, 2021
Arsenal women set up F.A. Cup final against Chelsea
The final, which had to be rescheduled after the competition was halted in January due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will take place at London's Wembley Stadium on Dec. 5.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Oct 31, 2021
With most fans vaccinated, J. League sees path to pre-pandemic crowds
After 20 months of uncertainty and heavy restrictions, league officials are optimistic that they will be able to raise average attendances in the remaining five weeks of the season.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Oct 30, 2021
Nagoya shuts down Cerezo to win club's first Levain Cup
Goals from Naoki Maeda and Sho Inagaki combined with a strong defensive performance carried the day for Massimo Ficcadenti's men at Saitama Stadium.
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Oct 18, 2021
Mikaela Shiffrin hoping to play right cards during World Cup season and Olympics
The 2021-22 campaign is shaping up as a season of big dreams for the 26-year-old American, who is eager to reassert herself as the sport's dominant athlete.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 17, 2021
IOC wants wider consultation with FIFA over World Cup plans
The IOC raised concerns over the impact a World Cup every two years could have on other sports, players' welfare and an increase of men's events impacting gender equality.
Japan Times
SOCCER / From the Spot
Oct 13, 2021
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu earns a reprieve after win over Socceroos
With his tactics coming under fire after Thursday's loss in Saudi Arabia, Moriyasu couldn't have hoped for a better series of developments to shift the narrative on Tuesday in Saitama.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Oct 13, 2021
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino backs biennial World Cup
Soccer's world governing body FIFA is conducting a feasibility study into the practicalities of staging a World Cup every two years, a move that has been met with fierce criticism.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Oct 13, 2021
Denmark reach World Cup with 1-0 win over Austria
Denmark became the second European nation to reach the 2022 World Cup after building an unassailable seven-point lead over second-placed Scotland in qualifying Group F.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Oct 12, 2021
Japan reignites World Cup campaign with win over Australia
A late own goal put the Samurai Blue ahead at Saitama Stadium, securing a much-needed three points for embattled head coach Hajime Moriyasu.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Oct 10, 2021
Cerezo Osaka and Nagoya Grampus advance to Levain Cup final
Cerezo will be looking for its first title since completing a domestic cup double in 2017, while Nagoya reached the Levain Cup final for the first time after nine previous semifinal exits.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 10, 2021
History looms large as Japan seeks much-needed win over Socceroos
In Tuesday's crucial showdown at Saitama Stadium, Japan will face an Australia that has won a record 11 straight matches in qualifying for Qatar 2022.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 10, 2021
Canada eliminated from Rugby World Cup; Uruguay clinches spot
Despite a first-leg victory last week, Saturday's drubbling in Valparaiso meant Canada would miss the sport's marquee tournament for the first time.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 7, 2021
Nagoya overpowers FC Tokyo in first leg of Levain Cup semifinal
Nagoya Grampus took a big step toward the Levain Cup final on Wednesday, beating FC Tokyo 3-1 in the first leg of their semifinal after Yoichiro Kakitani, Yasuki Kimoto and Mateus found the net.

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