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WORLD CUP

Japan Times
SOCCER / SOCCER SCENE
Dec 20, 2017
East Asian tournament provides few clues for World Cup
National team manager Vahid Halilhodzic may have learned a great deal from last week's E-1 Football Championship, but it is open to question how much it will benefit him at next summer's World Cup in Russia.
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 14, 2017
Japan men's soccer team to be based in Kazan for 2018 World Cup
Japan will be based in the city of Kazan for next year's World Cup finals in Russia, the Japan Football Association said Thursday.
Rugby
Dec 13, 2017
Brave Blossoms to face Italy, Georgia in June
Japan will play a pair of test matches against Italy and a single test against Georgia on home soil in June next year, the Japan Rugby Football Union announced Wednesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 13, 2017
Urawa beats African champion to claim fifth at Club World Cup
Yosuke Kashiwagi restored the lead and Mauricio finished it off with his second goal of the game Tuesday as Urawa Reds won the Club World Cup fifth-place playoff against Morocco's Wydad Casablanca 3-2.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 13, 2017
Japan's World Cup hopefuls seize chance in win over China
Japan's third-string players are forcing their way into World Cup contention with their performances at the E-1 Football Championship, according to manager Vahid Halilhodzic.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Dec 10, 2017
Miho Takagi wins women's 1,500 meters at World Cup
Miho Takagi won the women's 1,500-meter race Saturday in the World Cup speed skating event at the Utah Olympic Oval, while compatriot Nao Kodaira stayed unbeaten in the women's 500 meters.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 10, 2017
Urawa falls in quarterfinals of Club World Cup; Keisuke Honda, Pachuca advance
Urawa Reds dominated possession but were unable to capitalize Saturday in their Club World Cup quarterfinal clash with Al Jazira, going down 1-0 to the United Arab Emirates champions.
Japan Times
Rugby
Dec 5, 2017
England coach Eddie Jones calls Sapporo Dome excellent venue for 2019 Rugby World Cup
England head coach Eddie Jones visited Sapporo Mayor Katsuhiro Akimoto on Tuesday and also toured Sapporo Dome, where his team will kick off its 2019 Rugby World Cup campaign.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 2, 2017
Japan to open Russia World Cup against Colombia
Japan has been presented with a chance for revenge in its opening match of next year's World Cup after being drawn against Colombia, Senegal and Poland in first-round Group H on Friday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Nov 27, 2017
Japan loses to Australia in FIBA World Cup qualifier
Japan on Monday suffered its second defeat in as many Asia qualifiers for the FIBA World Cup, a 14-0 final-quarter run allowing Australia to claim a scrappy Round 1 matchup 82-58 in Adelaide.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 26, 2017
Japan settles for draw with France
Japan came within inches of a historic win over France on Saturday night as the Brave Blossoms drew 23-23 with Les Bleus at the brand new U Arena.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Nov 24, 2017
Philippines holds off Japan in spirited FIBA World Cup qualifying opener
Japan delivered a gritty performance to bounce back from its early struggles, but wound up losing its opening 2019 FIBA World Cup qualifier.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 19, 2017
Defensive-minded Japan blows away Tonga
Japan delivered its best performance under coach Jamie Joseph on Saturday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 16, 2017
Italy fires coach Gian Piero Ventura after team fails to qualify for World Cup
Italy coach Gian Piero Ventura was fired Wednesday, two days after the Azzurri's failure to qualify for the World Cup.
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 11, 2017
Japan to be placed in lowest-level pot for World Cup draw
Japan will be among the lowest-tier of teams in the draw for next June's World Cup finals after Senegal claimed a berth in the tournament on Friday.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Nov 11, 2017
Japan women set team pursuit world record at Speedskating World Cup
Japan triumphed in the women's team pursuit event at the Speedskating World Cup on Friday, setting a world record by 0.02 seconds.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 11, 2017
Brazil rolls by Japan in tune-up
Tomoaki Makino netted a goal against Brazil on Friday but Japan succumbed 3-1 to the South American powerhouse in an international friendly, as both teams continued their preparations for next year's World Cup soccer finals.
Japan Times
SOCCER / SOCCER SCENE
Nov 8, 2017
Competition heats up as Japan prepares for top-class tests
National team manager Vahid Halilhodzic demanded strong friendly opposition to help prepare Japan for next summer's World Cup, and this coming week's two fixtures certainly fit the bill.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Nov 8, 2017
Talented Naoki Uto ready to grab long-awaited national team chance
With his exceptional height and confidence, Naoki Uto could add a new dimension to the Japan men's national basketball team.
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
Nov 6, 2017
Ahead of 2019 Rugby World Cup, Japan attempts to drum up enthusiasm from female fans
With the 2019 Rugby World Cup coming to Japan in two years, local governments hosting the event in the Chubu region are eagerly working to promote the sport, especially among women.

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