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WORLD CUP

Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 3, 2022
England's Harry Kane on precipice of history — and more — as World Cup approaches
With 18 months left on his contract at Tottenham, Kane's career is at a crossroads.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 2, 2022
Ireland's Johnny Sexton focused on Rugby World Cup win, not rankings
The 37-year-old captain is focused on success in France next year, even if opponents might try and talk up his team's presence at the top of the table.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 2, 2022
Why some Iranians want their own country banned from the World Cup
A group of current and former athletes has called on FIFA to ban Iran from the upcoming World Cup in light of its recent violent crackdown on protesters and other human rights violations.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 2, 2022
Gareth Southgate 'realistic' on what World Cup will change in Qatar
England's FA has backed calls from human rights groups for compensation for families of migrant workers who died during World Cup construction projects.
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 1, 2022
Hajime Moriyasu announces Japan squad for World Cup
Head coach Hajime Moriyasu has placed his faith in an established core of players but omitted several of Japan's current European standouts and World cup veterans.
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
Nov 1, 2022
Injured France midfielder Paul Pogba out of World Cup
Paul Pogba will miss France's World Cup defense as he needs more time to recover from knee surgery, his agent announced on Monday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Oct 27, 2022
Qatar to scrap pre-arrival COVID tests before World Cup
The latest relaxation in anti-coronavirus measures will take effect on Nov. 1, just 19 days before the first World Cup in an Arab nation officially starts on Nov. 20.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Oct 25, 2022
Phil Simmons out as West Indies coach after T20 World Cup exit
The announcement follows the West Indies' humiliating first-round exit from the ongoing tournament, which was sealed after a nine-wicket thrashing by Ireland in Hobart on Friday.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Oct 24, 2022
Virat Kohli blitz lifts India to victory in Pakistan cliffhanger
The eventual man of the match went ballistic with his bat in the final overs to bring India home in front of 90,293 screaming fans and millions more watching around the world.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 23, 2022
Italy beats Japan to book women's Rugby World Cup playoff berth
The result means winless Japan is eliminated from the 12-team tournament, while Canada is guaranteed to finish as the top qualifier from pool B.
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 / Women's World Cup
Oct 21, 2022
England have 'target on their backs' at FIFA Women's World Cup
The draw for the 2023 finals takes place in Auckland on Saturday with holders the United States and England as the favorites.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Oct 20, 2022
Politics putting damper on World Cup fever in Brazil
Brazil's famous uniform has become politicized despite efforts by the Brazilian Football Confederation to keep the jersey apolitical.
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
Rugby
Oct 16, 2022
Portia Woodman score two as New Zealand hammer Wales in Rugby World Cup
Prolific winger Portia Woodman scored two of New Zealand's 10 tries as the defending champions remained unbeaten after two rounds of matches.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 16, 2022
Unbeaten Canada too good for Italy at Women's Rugby World Cup
Tuttosi scored two of the Canucks' four tries as they shook off a nightmare start to make it two bonus point wins from two games.

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