BBC Sport takes a look at all the key information as Wales get ready for their first Test match against Japan on Saturday.

History of 2002 FIFA World Cup: football 2002 Korea Japan World Cup Winner (Brazil) and Runner-up (Germany). Know all about Korea Japan World Cup 2002, Goals scored, Qualified Team, Matches Played ...

Japan have become the first team to join co-hosts Canada, Mexico and USA in qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 26™.

Japan has become the first country to qualify for the 2026 World Cup beyond the tournament’s three hosts. The nation secured its berth in the expanded 48-team field on Thursday with a 2-0 win ...

Following an unbeaten start to Group C of AFC qualifying, Japan could become the first non-host to reach FIFA World Cup 26 next time out.

The midfielder became a global star and earned moves to Italy and England but has never regretted his decision to stop playing ...

After celebrating qualification for an eighth consecutive World Cup finals with beaming smiles and high fives, Japan shifted focus towards becoming the first Asian side to win football's most ...

The current masterminds behind two of Asia's most successful footballing nations, Japan's Hajime Moriyasu and South Korea's Hong Myung Bo, believe their teams will continue to inspire each other as ...

Forward Maeda, 27, featured for Japan at the 2002 World Cup where they reached the last 16, only to lose to Croatia on penalties.

Also among the favourites for the 2026 World Cup are France, who lifted the trophy in 2018 before losing a pulsating 2022 ...

Tokyo boasts regular Comhaltas traditional music sessions and an annual St Patrick’s Day parade, while Enya and Riverdance ...

World Cup With more spots available than ever before, here is where World Cup qualifying stands, region by region By Frank Dell'Apa Globe Correspondent,Updated June 12, 2025, 5:00 a.m.