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WORLD CUP

Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Oct 8, 2022
Lionel Messi heading to World Cup with positive outlook after Copa America triumph
Argentina captain Lionel Messi said he is counting the days until the World Cup and believes his team has a good chance of winning.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 6, 2022
England favored to lift trophy as women's Rugby World Cup prepares for record-breaking start
Two-time world champion England is on a 25-match winning streak and has not lost since 2019, when it was beaten by New Zealand's Black Ferns.
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
BASKETBALL
Oct 1, 2022
U.S. clinches record-extending 11th women's basketball World Cup
A'ja Wilson, who plays for the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces, led the U.S. with 19 points and was named MVP of the tournament.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Sep 30, 2022
U.S. women to embrace 'adversity' at sold-out Wembley
It will be the first time the American women have played at Wembley since the Stars and Stripes won their fourth Olympic gold medal in 2012.
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 / World cup
Sep 29, 2022
Japan to announce World Cup roster on Nov. 1
'I haven't decided (the squad) 100%, but naturally, it is shaping up following four years of preparation,' manager Hajime Moriyasu said.
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
BASKETBALL
Sep 27, 2022
Japan out of women's basketball World Cup after loss to France
Coach Toru Onzuka's side battled closely with France before a fourth-quarter scoring drought took it out of the contest at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Sep 25, 2022
U.S. reach World Cup quarterfinals as Belgium survives scare
The Americans faced a trickier Group A test against an emerging China, which was tipped to be the United States' biggest threat to an 11th world title.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 23, 2022
Ahead of World Cup, influencer 'Mr. Q' lifts veil on Qatar
The first World Cup in an Arab nation has put a spotlight on Qatar's treatment of foreign workers, gender rights and even the use of air conditioning in stadiums.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Sep 22, 2022
Japan cruises to 89-56 win over Mali at Basketball World Cup
Former Seattle Storm forward Ramu Tokashiki, who missed the Olympics with an ACL injury, grabbed a team-high seven rebounds for Japan.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 22, 2022
Japan hopes origami-themed shirts energize World Cup dreams
The origami concept has been well received at Adidas' headquarters in Germany, thanks to its worldwide recognition and popularity as part of Japanese culture.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 22, 2022
Rainbow armbands are new flash point for FIFA and Qatar World Cup
Qatari officials have long said that all fans are welcome at the tournament, but security officials there also have warned supporters not to travel with the rainbow flag.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 21, 2022
Guus Hiddink says Australia fit and ready to fight as World Cup looms
The 75-year-old Hiddink, who also guided South Korea to the 2002 semifinals, said that head coach Graham Arnold had done 'a beautiful job' to qualify for Qatar.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Sep 21, 2022
Brittney Griner's fate on Team USA's minds at Women's World Cup
Griner's U.S. teammates have agreed not to wear her No. 15 jersey during the 10-day tournament in Sydney.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 21, 2022
Storm clouds gather over France ahead of World Cup defense
As Les Bleus coach Didier Deschamps and his squad as key players struggle with injuries and personal problems, the country's federation is also battling controversy.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Sep 20, 2022
New-look United States target 11th women's basketball World Cup crown
With a deep pool of talent, several promising youngsters are knocking on the door for Team USA, including college player of the year Aliyah Boston and WNBA rookie of the year Rhyne Howard.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 15, 2022
Reo Hatate and Shuto Machino in Japan squad for U.S and Ecuador friendlies
Hatate has only one senior-level cap for Japan but the 24-year-old has made a bright start to the season, including two strong Champions League outings.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Sep 13, 2022
Knee injury may keep Japan defender Ko Itakura out of World Cup
The 25-year-old suffered a partial tear of the medial collateral ligament in his left knee, but the injury will not require surgery.

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