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A man holds a banner criticizing South Korea men¡¯s national soccer team coach Hong Myung-bo as he waits for the coach¡¯s arrival at Seoul-Incheon International Airport on June 30. ?
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 19, 2026
Strong soccer teams start with merit, not politics
Japan¡¯s treatment of the national team¡¯s head coach is worlds apart from that of his South Korean counterpart, who was forced into an indignant resignation.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino (left) throws a replica match ball into the crowd at the end of the 2026 World Cup football tournament semifinal match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Jul 15, 2026
IOC asked to investigate FIFA president¡¯s role in Balogun reversal
Gianni Infantino acknowledged receiving a call from U.S. President Donald Trump, but ?the FIFA president said he did not interfere with the decision-making process.
U.S. President Donald Trump holds the World Cup trophy as he makes an announcement at the White House alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino in August 2025.
SOCCER
Jul 6, 2026
FIFA reverses course on suspension for U.S. star Folarin Balogun after call from Donald Trump
The Royal Belgian Football Association said it was ¡°astonished¡± by FIFA¡¯s decision, pointing to the ?rule book while it investigated all potential options.
Japan¡¯s head coach, Hajime Moriyasu, directs his players from the touchline during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 match between Brazil and Japan in Houston on Monday. Brazil won 2-1.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 2, 2026
Soccer¡¯s Asian century is still just a distant dream
Asian teams¡¯ underwhelming World Cup showings have raised questions about the region¡¯s potential, driven by a nascent soccer culture compared to Europe¡¯s more competitive systems.
Japanese fans hold up their blue plastic bags before the start of the Group F match against Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup in Monterrey, Mexico, on June 20.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 28, 2026
The spotless World Cup stadium and the ¡®unseen sink¡¯
OECD data place Japanese men among the least domestically active in the developed world.
Folarin Balogun of the U.S. challenges Australia's Jacob Italiano during a Group D match at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Seattle on June 19.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 26, 2026
FIFA World Cup thrives on diaspora players
The tournament expanded from 32 to 48 teams this year, creating space for more countries and for the transnational communities that define many of them.
Downtown Miami gleams in the early evening sun after a thunderstorm. Sports scientists say there are clear weather-related risks facing a summer World Cup spanning Canada, Mexico ?and the ?United States.
ENVIRONMENT / Climate change
Jun 11, 2026
Volatile summer weather threatens to turn World Cup into test of heat
Climate change has increased the likelihood of temperatures ?high enough to affect player ?performance at 97 of the 104 tournament matches, according to new research.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a news conference in Mexico City on Wednesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 11, 2026
Gianni Infantino defends FIFA over visa issues in U.S. ahead of World Cup
Infantino?said FIFA ?understands there are also times to ¡°chill and relax¡± when visa issues arise rather than creating additional conflict.
An aerial view shows the Mexico City Stadium, renamed from Estadio Azteca for the FIFA World Cup, in Mexico City on May 28.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 9, 2026
World Cup nears kickoff after pre-tournament turbulence
The 2026 World Cup gets underway on Thursday, with FIFA hoping soccer can rise above anger over prices, political tensions and the shadow of war.
Japan fans watch Samurai Blue's training session in Nashville, Tennessee, on Monday, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 9, 2026
Japan launches heightened safety campaign for citizens traveling to World Cup
Japan¡¯s Foreign Ministry decided to implement unprecedented safety measures due to anticipated confusion related to the tournament being hosted by multiple countries.
Chelsea's Edouard Mendy throws a water bottle during a match in November 2020.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 4, 2026
FIFA bars fans from bringing water bottles into venues during World Cup
FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup venues in a last-minute policy change that will force thirsty supporters to pay for bottled water, The Athletic reported on Wednesday.
Iran players and staff head to the Canadian embassy in Ankara to perform visa procedures ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
SOCCER / World cup
May 24, 2026
Iran switches World Cup base from U.S. to Mexico
The Iranian team will now be based in Tijuana on the border of Mexico and the United States.
A worker cuts the grass at the Kino Sports Complex in Tuscon, Arizona, where Iran's national soccer team will train during the 2026 World Cup.
SOCCER
May 17, 2026
Tucson prepares to welcome Iran for World Cup amid backdrop of war
FIFA has insisted the team will take part in the tournament as planned, so Tucson has pressed ahead with its preparations.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver on Thursday.
SOCCER
May 1, 2026
FIFA head Gianni Infantino confirms Iran will play World Cup matches in U.S.
Iran¡¯s participation at this year¡¯s World Cup has been shrouded in uncertainty since the eruption of war in the Middle East in February.
An Argentina fan attends the March 2025 World Cup qualifier between Argentina and Brazil in Buenos Aires.
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 20, 2026
Don¡¯t give up on getting World Cup tickets (yet)
But the price tag shock is also a stark reminder of the income disparities between U.S. consumers and Latin Americans.
Arsene Wenger (center), FIFA Chief of Global Football Development, during the 50th Ordinary UEFA Congress at the Brussels Expo in Belgium on Feb. 12
SOCCER
Mar 31, 2026
Wenger¡¯s proposed ¡®daylight¡¯ offside rule to begin trial in Canada
Under the new approach, an ?attacking player will be ruled offside only if there is a ?clear gap, or ¡°daylight,¡± between the attacker and the defender.
England manager Sarina Wiegman gives instructions to Alessia Russo during a training session in Nottingham, England, earlier this month.
SOCCER
Mar 20, 2026
FIFA rules all women¡¯s teams must have female managers or assistant coaches
The rule, newly approved by the FIFA Council, applies to national and club competitions at the senior and youth levels.
Iran is picked during the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in December in Washington.
SOCCER
Mar 20, 2026
Iran ¡®boycotting¡¯ U.S. but not World Cup: soccer federation chief
Iran¡¯s soccer?federation says it has opened talks with FIFA about potentially relocating its matches from the United States, but a resolution remains unclear.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrives ahead of an International Olympic Committee session in Milan on Monday .
SOCCER
Feb 3, 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino favors ending Russia ban
FIFA barred Russia from competition when its ongoing invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022.
Manchester City's Yui Hasegawa (right) and Aston Villa's Miri Taylor vie for the ball during a Women's Super League match in Manchester, England, on Dec. 14.
SOCCER
Jan 22, 2026
WSL says current Club World Cup schedule could have ¡®catastrophic¡¯ impact
The league said the event could force the postponement of fixtures across ?five WSL ?weeks and create a scheduling backlog.
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.
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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