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U.S. President Donald Trump stands by the FIFA World Cup Trophy as he listens to FIFA President Gianni Infantino (off frame) speak during a FIFA reception at Trump Tower in New York on Friday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 19, 2026
Trump to bask in World Cup final spotlight
Trump is expected to present the trophy alongside FIFA boss Gianni Infantino.
Ferry passengers look on as the New York City skyline is blanketed in wildfire smoke in New York on July 15.
ENVIRONMENT
Jul 19, 2026
Wildfire haze hangs over eastern U.S. ¡ª and World Cup final
The wildfires burning in Canada have sent the noxious smog billowing across the border, with residents in New York, Washington and elsewhere urged to stay indoors.
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.
Soccer fans and others wait for a train at the LAX Metro Transit Center on the day of a World Cup match in Los Angeles on June 15.
OLYMPICS
Jul 16, 2026
As the World Cup wraps in LA, the 2028 Olympics beckon
Los Angeles¡¯ public transit has been used by hundreds of thousands of fans to reach games and fan events, a notable achievement in a region where the automobile is king.
Argentina's Julian Alvarez scores their second goal past Switzerland's Gregor Kobel in Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 12, 2026
Argentina strikes late in extra time to sink 10-man Swiss and reach World Cup semis
The Swiss had reached the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954, but suffered a major blow when Breel Embolo was sent off for diving in the 72nd minute.
Kaoru Mitoma¡¯s agency said he is taking the incident very seriously and has expressed concern and apologies toward the injured cyclist.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Crime & Legal
Jul 9, 2026
Kaoru Mitoma involved in minor traffic accident in Tokyo
Prominent Japanese soccer player Kaoru Mitoma hit a cyclist in Tokyo while driving at around 8.45 a.m. on Wednesday, according to a statement from his agency.
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.
Soccer fans watch the opening FIFA World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa in New York.
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 30, 2026
Spain¡¯s war on football piracy is breaking the internet
LaLiga¡¯s aggressive campaign against sports piracy knocks out thousands of websites in Spain as collateral damage every weekend.
Fans gather to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between France and Senegal during a watch party hosted by Adidas at Brooklyn Bridge Park in the Brooklyn borough of New York on June 16.
BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
Jun 29, 2026
World Cup pits Adidas and Nike in fight for soccer street cred
With the ambush marketing of reintroducing a vintage jersey in March, Adidas is playing up soccer¡¯s off-field appeal to score points in its perpetual battle with Nike.
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.
Japan¡¯s Ritsu Doan challenges the Netherlands¡¯ Cody Gakpo during a FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match in Arlington, Texas, on June 14.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 19, 2026
FIFA was right about ticket pricing
A nonprofit organization only in name, FIFA squeezes fans, host cities and partners for every last dollar
Japan's Junya lto challenges Netherlands' Nathan Ake for the ball during a World Cup Group F match in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 19, 2026
Trump¡¯s World Cup: A global stage for an anti-globalist
Past World Cup hosts have used major sporting events to project national image abroad, but under Trump the U.S. is treating the tournament more as a domestic political stage.
Before heading out to a public World Cup viewing, make sure you know the right words to support your team.
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Jun 11, 2026
The fighting words fueling support for Japan¡¯s World Cup team
Learn how Japanese expresses support, perseverance and encouragement through World Cup vocabulary and everyday phrases.
Young Japanese soccer fans get ready to cheer on their team at a training center in Monterrey, Mexico, ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
LIFE / Language / Vocabulary Boost
Jun 11, 2026
Japanese sports terms you may hear on TV
Like in other countries, Japanese announcers are filled with colorful terms to describe what you¡¯re seeing on air.
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.
Two soccer fans outside a restaurant in Beijing watch a FIFA World Cup match played in Russia in July 2018.
WORLD
May 7, 2026
Asia soccer fans sweat on broadcast rights as World Cup nears
Unsociable match times in the region are one of the reasons why hundreds of millions of fans have been left sweating about whether they can watch from their sofas.
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.
Iranian players pose prior to the AFC Women¡¯s Asian Cup Group A match between Iran and Philippines at Gold Coast Stadium on the Gold Coast, Australia, on Sunday.
WORLD
Mar 10, 2026
Five Iranian women¡¯s soccer players granted humanitarian visas in Australia
The remaining teammates are in a hotel on the Gold Coast, as Australia¡¯s prime minister says help is available to the other players but it is up to them to accept it.
Iranian players salute during their national anthem at the AFC Women's Asian Cup Group A match between Iran and the Philippines at Gold Coast Stadium on the Gold Coast, Australia, on Sunday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 9, 2026
Australia under pressure to protect Iran women¡¯s soccer team
An Iranian state TV presenter called the players traitors after they remained silent during the national anthem before an opening loss to South Korea on March 2.
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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