Japan close in on Olympics quarters. Could South Korea join them?
South Korea and Japan flew the flag for Asia in Olympics men's football on Sunday, but there was less joy for Saudi Arabia and Australia.
2019 Schedule
JapanJPN0TBD
0OMAOMA- JapanJPN5FT
1KGZKGZ - JapanJPN1FT
0SRBSRB - JapanJPN4FT
1TJKTJK - JapanJPN0CANC
0JAMJAM - JapanJPN10FT
0MYAMYA 
MGLMGL0FT14JapanJPN- JapanJPN3FT
0KORKOR - JapanJPN0FT
2MEXMEX - JapanJPN1FT
0PANPAN - JapanJPN1FT
0CIVCIV - JapanJPN0FT
0CMRCMR - JapanJPN1FT
4VENVEN - KGZKGZ0FT2JapanJPN
- TJKTJK0FT3JapanJPN
- JapanJPN6FT0MGLMGL
- MYAMYA0FT2JapanJPN
- JapanJPN2FT
0PARPAR 
ECUECU1FT1JapanJPN
URUURU2FT2JapanJPN- JapanJPN0FT
4CHICHI - JapanJPN2FT
0SLVSLV - JapanJPN0FT
0TRITRI - JapanJPN1FT
0BOLBOL - JapanJPN0FT
1COLCOL - JapanJPN1FT
3QATQAT
2019 Schedule
0-0-0, 3rd in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
JapanJPN11/2FT3QATQAT- JapanJPN022/3FT1COLCOL
- JapanJPN126/3FT0BOLBOL
- JapanJPN05/6FT0TRITRI
- JapanJPN29/6FT0SLVSLV
- JapanJPN017/6FT4CHICHI
- URUURU220/6FT2JapanJPN
- ECUECU124/6FT1JapanJPN
- JapanJPN25/9FT0PARPAR
- MYAMYA010/9FT2JapanJPN
- JapanJPN610/10FT0MGLMGL
- TJKTJK015/10FT3JapanJPN
- KGZKGZ014/11FT2JapanJPN
- JapanJPN119/11FT4VENVEN
- JapanJPN09/10FT0CMRCMR
- JapanJPN113/10FT0CIVCIV
- JapanJPN113/11FT0PANPAN
- JapanJPN017/11FT2MEXMEX
- JapanJPN325/3FT0KORKOR
- MGLMGL030/3FT14JapanJPN
- JapanJPN1028/5FT0MYAMYA
- JapanJPN03/6FT0JAMJAM
- JapanJPN47/6FT1TJKTJK
- JapanJPN111/6FT0SRBSRB
- JapanJPN515/6FT1KGZKGZ
- JapanJPN0TBD0OMAOMA
Takefusa Kubo ready to take Olympics by storm after leading Japan to opening win
After his match-winning contribution in Japan's 1-0 win over South Africa, Takefusa Kubo looks ready to shine on the Olympic stage.
Can Japan win football gold in Tokyo? (4:30)
Samurai Blue set sights on Olympic gold but is that a realistic goal?
Japan are targeting the men's football gold medal at the Olympic Games but is that a realistic goal for the hosts?
Japan captain questions fan ban at Tokyo 2020
Japan men's captain Maya Yoshida has questioned the decision to hold the Olympic Games behind closed doors ahead of Friday's opening ceremony.
Rising Japan star Kyogo Furuhashi joins Celtic from Vissel Kobe
Japan international Kyogo Furuhashi has earned a move to Europe after signing for Scottish giants Celtic from Vissel Kobe.
ACL failure adds to Gamba Osaka's woes in a disappointing 2021
An already-troubled 2021 got even more dire for Gamba Osaka on Saturday as they were eliminated from the AFC Champions League group stage.
FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers draw (0:58)
Australia face Japan in World Cup qualifiers
For the fourth-straight World Cup qualifying campaign, the Socceroos have been pitted against Asian powerhouse Japan.
Vietnam get Japan, Australia; heavyweights Korea Republic, Iran to face off
Vietnam will face three heavyweights - Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia - in the final round of Asian qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup.
Japan win 10-0 in World Cup qualifying
Yuya Osako's five-goal haul helped Japan to a 10-0 rout of Myanmar on Friday in qualifying for the 2022 World Cup.
Japan advance in Asian WC qualifying as Osako scores five
Yuya Osako's five-goal haul helped Japan to a 10-0 rout of Myanmar on Friday that sealed the Samurai Blues' place in the next phase of Asia's qualif
Japan in cruise control but stars have plenty to prove in WC qualifiers
Japan are not breaking a sweat so far in the Asian World Cup qualifiers but their stars could still have plenty to prove in the next three matches.
Drama aplenty as race to 2022 World Cup in Asia finally resumes
The race to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Asia has finally returned, but which teams are in pole position to advance to the next round?
Japan win 14-0 in World Cup qualifying
Japan thrashed Mongolia 14-0 on Tuesday to move closer to the third round of Asia's qualifying tournament for the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar.
Japan win 14-0 in World Cup qualifying game
Japan thrashed Mongolia 14-0 on Tuesday to move closer to the third round of Asia's qualifying tournament for the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar.
Japan withdraws from SheBelieves citing COVID-19
Japan's women's national team have withdrawn from next month's SheBelieves Cup in Orlando, Fla.
What could have been for Shinji Kagawa
Shinji Kagawa is headed to PAOK, a major coup for the Greek outfit. What were his other options?
Jimenez, Lozano strike as Mexico beat Japan
Raul Jimenez and Hirving Lozano scored a goal apiece as Mexico overcame a difficult first half to defeat Japan 2-0 on Tuesday.
Herrera out, Tecatito a doubt for Mexico-Japan
"We won't take risks with any footballer," Martino said of Hector Herrera and Jesus Corona as Mexico prepare to face Japan.
Mexico sets friendlies vs. S. Korea, Japan
The Mexican men's national team will be returning to Europe next month for friendlies against South Korea (Nov. 14) and Japan (Nov. 17).
Kubo being held back by Emery at Villarreal
Unai Emery's embarrassingly over-conservative approach to Take Kubo's game time at Villarreal has to stop. The Japan star needs a chance to shine.
Malaysia, Indonesia kept apart in AFC U-19 champs
Malaysia and Indonesia have been kept apart in the group stage of the 2020 AFC U-19 Championship after the draw was made on Thursday afternoon.
Maya Yoshida remains focused on the future and not the past
Veteran Maya Yoshida's goal is to play European football for as long as he can and to help Japan go on a deep World Cup run.
Yoshida: Takefusa Kubo is key to Japan's future
Japan captain Maya Yoshida sees young talent Takefusa Kubo as key for the national team as they compete in a crowded Asian field.
2022 WCQ Standings
2022 Team LeadersFIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsFIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
Goal Difference44
Goals Scored46
Assists0
Goals Conceded2