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WORLD CUP

Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 17, 2023
FIFA triples prize money for Women's World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino also said a proposed sponsorship deal with the Saudi tourist board for the World Cup would not happen.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Mar 15, 2023
FIFA approves 2026 World Cup format with record 104 matches
The new format will also stick to drawing four teams in a group after a proposal for 16 groups of three was shot down over fears of collusion in the final group game.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Mar 15, 2023
Morocco joining Spain and Portugal's 2030 FIFA World Cup bid
A South American bid including Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay and Chile is set to challenge the Iberian bid, and Saudi Arabia hopes to lead a joint ticket with Egypt and Greece.
Japan Times
Rugby
Mar 9, 2023
Former Japan rugby international player Toshiro Yoshino still active and driven at 62
While his minutes on the pitch diminished as he entered his 40s and 50s in amateur rugby, the idea of hanging up his boots never came across.
Japan Times
Rugby
Mar 7, 2023
Jamie Joseph seeks best mix and condition from Japan's World Cup run-up
The Brave Blossoms will kick off their campaign against Chile on Sept. 10 before facing England, Samoa and Argentina in Pool D.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Mar 7, 2023
Football Australia chief says Saudi sponsorship won't align with WWC
Both Australian soccer's governing body and New Zealand Football said last month that they had not been consulted by FIFA on the deal, which has not formally been announced.
Japan Times
Rugby
Mar 3, 2023
Brave Blossoms begin planting seeds for 2023 Rugby World Cup
Head coach Jamie Joseph asked his core players to keep setting their sights on international standards ahead of his next squad announcement in June.
Japan Times
Rugby
Mar 1, 2023
New Zealand to appoint Ian Foster's post-World Cup successor in weeks
New Zealand Rugby said 'recent events' had forced the governing body to provide clarity on the appointment process and cited significant competition for talent in the global rugby market.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Mar 1, 2023
Player revolts plunge FIFA Women's World Cup buildup into turmoil
Noel Le Graet, president of France's soccer federation, resigned on Tuesday, while Canada Soccer boss Nick Bontis stepped down a day earlier.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Feb 28, 2023
Fourth-ranked Argentina fails to qualify for FIBA World Cup
The South American side will not play in the Aug. 25-Sept. 10 tournament despite finishing as runner-up in the last edition.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 28, 2023
Canada soccer chief resigns amid gender equity furor
Members of the team had protested against a lack of pay in 2022 and slammed budget cuts that they argued had compromised their preparations for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Feb 27, 2023
Japan beats Bahrain in final FIBA World Cup qualifier
Japan cruised past Bahrain 95-72 in its final match of Asian qualifying for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup on Sunday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 26, 2023
Five more matches announced for Japan's Rugby World Cup preparation
Among the Brave Blossoms' opponents is Samoa, who Jamie Joseph's side will face in Pool D.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Feb 24, 2023
Japan begins FIBA World Cup year with win over Iran
Japan opened the men's basketball World Cup year with a win, easing past Iran 96-61 in Group F in the second round of Asian qualifying on Thursday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Feb 22, 2023
Rui Hachimura and Yuta Watanabe to shoulder Japan's FIBA World Cup hopes
Japan's two NBA stars will be expected to play key roles for the Akatsuki Five when they co-host the tournament's group stage in Okinawa later this year.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 17, 2023
Australia's Eddie Jones seeking help for 'smash-and-grab' operation at Rugby World Cup
'We've got to get four or five coaches that can work together to get in there, steal the trophy and get out without getting caught.'
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 9, 2023
Real Madrid tops Al Ahly to reach Club World Cup final
Real Madrid reached the Club World Cup final with a 4-1 win over Egypt's Al Ahly thanks to goals from Vinicius Junior, Fede Valverde, Rodrygo and Sergio Arribas on on Wednesday in Morocco.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 3, 2023
2023 Rugby World Cup organizers expect to reap record profits
"All the signals are green" for the Rugby World Cup in France said Jacques Rivoal, president of the organizing committee, who added he anticipated record profits.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 1, 2023
Playing regrets give new England coach Steve Borthwick an edge
The 43-year-old former lock won 57 caps from 2001-10 and was England's captain in 21 of those tests.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jan 31, 2023
Women's World Cup opener to be held at Stadium Australia
The move to utilize the stadium will allow up to 100,000 fans to attend the tournament's opening matchday games.

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