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Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring Portugal's first goal against Croatia at the Toronto Stadium in Toronto on Thursday.
SOCCER
Jul 3, 2026
Portugal survives late drama to beat Croatia and reach World Cup last 16
Portugal got a last-second break on an offside call to set up a last-16 clash with Spain.
Harry Kane celebrates after scoring for England during its win over Croatia during a Group K match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Arlington, Texas, on Wednesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 18, 2026
Thomas Tuchel praises players after England surges past Croatia in second half
Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford struck in the second 45 minutes to seal the victory after Harry Kane had two?goals canceled out by Croatia in ?the opening half.
Croatia midfielder Luka Modric during a UEFA Euro 2024 Group B soccer match against Italy in Leipzig, Germany, on Monday
SOCCER
Jun 25, 2024
Croatia¡¯s Modric wants to carry on despite Euro 2024 disappointment
The player has taken part in 178 internationals since his debut in 2006.
Croatia fans let off a flare in the stands during the team's match against Albania on Wednesday in Hamburg, Germany.
SOCCER
Jun 21, 2024
Serbian soccer association demands punishment for Croatia and Albania
The head of the Football Association of Serbia said a formal complaint had been submitted, claiming that Croatia and Albania fans chanted ¡°Kill, kill, kill the Serb.¡±
Vladimir Putin knows that if NATO member states are dragged back into policing a restive Balkans, they will be distracted from their focus on supporting Ukraine.
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 2, 2024
Putin¡¯s new front in the Ukraine war is in the Balkans
The Russian leader is pushing propaganda and religious strife in Kosovo and Bosnia to distract NATO from his illegal invasion.
Self-proclaimed president of the "Free Republic of Liberland" Vit Jedlicka (center) poses with the Liberland flag and future citizens in the village of Backi Monostor, Serbia, in May 2015
WORLD / Society
Sep 25, 2023
Breakaway Balkans micronation dreams of a crypto future
¡°Liberland¡± has attracted libertarian supporters across the globe who see a natural harmony between libertarianism and crypto.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 18, 2022
Luka Modric sets sights on Nations League title for Croatia
The nation of fewer than 4 million people won its third World Cup medal since independence in 1991.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 18, 2022
Croatia beats Morocco to finish third at World Cup
Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 in the World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday to secure a top three finish in the tournament for the second consecutive edition.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 14, 2022
Luka Modric¡¯s World Cup dream over as Croatia run out of steam
The five-time Champions League winner, who has a record 161 caps for Croatia, will be almost 39 by the time Euro 2024 rolls around.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 14, 2022
The maestro conducts, and the band plays the hits
The most clinical of smash-and-grabs kept Lionel Messi on track for his date with destiny as Argentina booked a spot in Sunday¡¯s final with a ruthless 3-0 victory in Qatar.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 13, 2022
Croatia coach hopes Argentina¡¯s players will behave in semifinal
Croatia will be hoping to reach the World Cup final for the second tournament in a row after losing the 2018 showcase match to reigning world champion France.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 12, 2022
Bruno Petkovic says Croatia¡¯s mental strength stems from country¡¯s fight for independence
Petkovic scored a late equalizer to cancel out Neymar¡¯s opener for Brazil in the quarterfinals, and coach Zlatko Dalic¡¯s team then held its nerve to win on penalty kicks.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 10, 2022
Minutes from elimination, Croatia roars back to eliminate Brazil
A late shock goal in extra time forced penalty kicks. Croatia made the most of them.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 8, 2022
Brazil hoping to dance past Croatia into World Cup semifinals
¡®We are dreaming of winning the title, that¡¯s obvious, but we have to go step by step,¡¯ Neymar said after the team¡¯s victory over South Korea.
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 6, 2022
As Japan exits the World Cup, eyes turn to the team¡¯s future
Veterans are set to step back, head coach Hajime Moriyasu¡¯s future is uncertain and the country waits to see if the next star player is waiting in the ranks of the J. League.
BUSINESS / Tech
Dec 6, 2022
World Cup interest is so high in Japan that a streamer couldn¡¯t cope
CyberAgent¡¯s Abema TV had to restrict access to Japan¡¯s World Cup game against Croatia, after runaway demand pushed the streaming service to its limits.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 6, 2022
World Cup not Modric¡¯s swansong, says Croatia coach Dalic
The Real Madrid player has now appeared in four World Cups and four European Championships.
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 6, 2022
Penalty shootout agony for fans as Japan¡¯s World Cup dream comes to a disappointing end
Devastated fans brave rain and a midnight start to watch the Samurai Blue¡¯s historic chance at a quarterfinal appearance slip through their fingers.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 6, 2022
Japan¡¯s World Cup run ends with shootout heartbreak against Croatia
The Samurai Blue¡¯s dreams of reaching their first-ever FIFA World Cup quarterfinals were dashed by the runner-up of the 2018 edition.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 4, 2022
Japan super-sub Ritsu Doan aims to sink Croatia
The Freiburg winger would become the first Japanese player to score three goals at a single World Cup if he scores on Monday, but his focus is on helping his team reach the quarterfinals.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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