Follow Japan's FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer news, fixtures, results, squad and group standings from Reuters, covering their path through the tournament.

Ayase Ueda has blossomed playing in the Dutch Eredivisie. He now has to hurt Netherlands' World Cup prospects.

Japan's World Cup hopes take a hit as captain Wataru Endo exits three days before kickoff against the Netherlands.

Those who purchased World Cup tickets months ago through FIFA's lottery were offered fixed prices. Now, days away from Netherlands-Japan at AT&T Stadium, prices are higher on secondary markets.

The 2026 World Cup has brought several new looks with creative kits and we broke down the 15 best kits from all 48 countries.

It was Morocco in 2022, Croatia in 2028 and Costa Rica in 2014. Which team will make an unexpected run in 2026?

The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams in the field, meaning that 48 different nations will be bringing their traditions and culture to the tournament. A key piece of that culture is the teams' nicknames — the names that the fans know them by.