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Japan booked their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with three games to spare on Thursday, Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo scoring the decisive goals to seal a 2-0 win over Bahrain.The triumph secured an eighth consecutive appearance at the World Cup for the Samurai Blue, who became the first team outside of hosts Canada, Mexico, and the United States to se…

The 2025 J.LEAGUE YBC Levain CUP 1st Round kicked off on Thursday, and while the majority of the MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE participants came out on top of their ties none had easy rides against their MEIJI YASUDA J3 LEAGUE opponents and one, Fagiano Okayama, was eliminated at the first hurdle.Okayama’s defeat came at the hands of Giravanz Kitakyushu, who emerg…

The long-awaited introduction videos for all clubs in the 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE are finally here!Each features the club’s history, unique characteristics and initiatives, highlights of legendary players from over the years and current stars, as well as a focus on the local communities in which J.League clubs are deeply rooted.Through interviews with d…

MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE leaders Kashima Antlers set a new unbeaten home record in Match Week 6 of the 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE, while FC Machida Zelvia, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, and Kashiwa Reysol all kept themselves within range at the top of the table, and Vissel Kobe and Yokohama F･Marinos both claimed their first victories of the season.Taishi Matsumoto g…

There were mixed fortunes for the J.League clubs in continental competition this week, as Yokohama F･Marinos and Kawasaki Frontale progressed to the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite, but Vissel Kobe were eliminated at the Round of 16 of the same competition and Sanfrecce Hiroshima suffered heartbreak in the AFC Champions League Two.After bea…

On March 8, seven matches were played in Round 5 of the 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE, with Kashima Antlers rising to the top of the standings after defeating Kashiwa Reysol.Facing Kashiwa away, Kashima took the lead in the 26th minute when Leo Ceara netted the opening goal. The Brazilian striker struck again in the 50th minute, extending Kashima's lead …

On Matchday 4 of the 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE, held on the 1st, four matches took place.Shonan Bellmare, in great form with three consecutive wins, faced Yokohama F･Marinos away. Although they conceded the opening goal in the 38th minute, substitute Hisatsugu Ishii equalized in the 55th minute, securing a 1-1 draw. While Shonan's winning streak came…

On Matchday 3 of the 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE, held on the 26th, Shonan Bellmare claimed victory to continue their three-game winning streak and moved to the top of the table.Hosting Urawa Reds at home, Shonan took the lead in the 26th minute through a goal by Sho Fukuda. Akito Suzuki added another in the 49th minute. Although they conceded a goal later,…

J1 League Matchweek 2 Recap: Shimizu, Shonan, and Hiroshima Maintain Perfect Start! Yokohama FC Triumph in Promoted Sides’ Clash

2025 J1 Season Kicks Off! Cerezo Osaka Thrash Gamba Osaka in Five-Goal Derby Triumph

J.League has announced the overseas broadcasting details of the 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J.LEAGUE.In addition to the countries and regions last year, J.League will newly begin broadcasting the MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE on HTV Sports in Vietnam this year.In Thailand, where J.League matches have been broadcast for many years, in addition to the existing MEIJI YASUDA J1…

J.League has announced that the FUJIFILM SUPER CUP 2025 will be available for viewing worldwide on the following overseas broadcasters and platforms.In addition to Australia, China and Thailand, the match will be newly broadcast in Hong Kong this year.Furthermore, the match will be live streaming on J.League official international YouTube channel in countri…

Secure your seats for the FUJIFILM SUPER CUP 2025 at the Japan National Stadium on Saturday, February 8!

J.League has announced the match schedule for the 2025 MEIJI YASUDA J.LEAGUE (April-December) .