The 2026 World Cup will have a record 48 teams, and Japan became the first nation excluding the three hosts to secure a spot.

Japan became the first national team to qualify through the World Cup qualifiers, with New Zealand and Argentina also ...

Japan is coming to North America, and maybe Houston. The Blue Samari defeated Bahrain at Saitama Stadium in Saitama, Japan, ...

Japan are the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Here's how they did so -- in sheer dominant fashion.

As host nations, the United States, Mexico and Canada automatically qualify for the tournament. In the March 2025 window, we ...

Japan has emerged as the first nation to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup, following a decisive 2-0 victory over Bahrain.

SAITAMA, Japan — History has been made, folks. The first non-host nation has officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup ...

FIFA World Cup is on the horizon with next summer’s showpiece set to be an incredible spectacle.For the first time, the ...

The FIFA 2026 World Cup will be the first to feature 48 countries, expanded from the usual 32-team tournament. Sixteen cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico will combine to host 104 ...

With a little over a year left for the 23rd FIFA World Cup, which is set to be bigger than ever with the tournament expanding ...

Fans show blue balloon with Japan soccer logo before the World Cup 2026 group C qualifying soccer match between Japan and ...

Japan becomes the first team to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 win over Bahrain, securing their spot in the ...