Japan wrapped up the KIRIN WORLD CHALLENGE 2026 in style on Tuesday night (Wednesday morning, Japan time), claiming a first-ever win over England thanks to a 1-0 victory in London.The first quarter of the game was a well-balanced affair with neither team really able to fashion any clear attempts on goal, but Kaoru Mitoma broke the deadlock for Japan when he…

Japan emerged victorious in the KIRIN WORLD CHALLENGE 2026 on Saturday night (Sunday morning Japan time), as Junya Ito’s solitary strike secured a 1-0 victory away to Scotland in Glasgow.The first chance at Hampden Park fell the way of the hosts in the eighth minute, but Scott McTominay saw his effort from close range brilliantly saved by former Urawa Reds …

FC Machida Zelvia climbed up into second place in the East table of the MEIJI YASUDA J1 100 YEAR VISION LEAGUE on Saturday, beating Kawasaki Frontale 3-1 on penalties after their make-up fixture from REGIONAL ROUND Match Week 5 ended as a 1-1 draw.The first half was all FC Machida at Machida GION Stadium, with Yuki Soma central to much of their attacking th…

Vissel Kobe pulled off a dramatic late comeback to beat Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-1 in their make-up fixture from REGIONAL ROUND Match Week 5 in the MEIJI YASUDA J1 100 YEAR VISION LEAGUE on Friday, in the process moving to the top of the West table on 16 points.The first half was something of a battle of attrition at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe, and the closest either…