Japan signal post-World Cup progress in Australia draw
Only own-goals as Japan and Australia draw 1-1 in Asian World Cup qualifying
Two own-goals saw the points shared as Japan and Australia drew 1-1 in Asian World Cup qualifying. Shogo Taniguchi accidentally put Australia ahead just before the hour at Saitama Stadium, but Austral
Football: Japan signal post-World Cup progress in Australia draw
While reminiscent of a group-stage defeat at the last World Cup, a 1-1 home draw against Australia in 2026 qualifying provided a fa
Late Burgess own goal denies Australia as Japan's winning run ends
Australia halted Japan's rampant start to the third phase of Asia's World Cup qualifiers but were denied a shock win over the group leaders when a Cameron Burgess own goal saw the teams share a 1-1 draw at Saitama Stadium on Tuesday.
Australia looking to 'flip the script' with first win in Japan
Japan is the leading team in Asia at 16th in the FIFA rankings and tops qualifying Group C with a perfect three victories, scoring 14 goals and conceding none.
Socceroos earn tough point in Japan
A night of own goals leave Australia second in Group C of their FIFA World Cup Qualifying group following their 1-1 draw against Japan.
Soccer-Moriyasu frustrated after Australia end Japan's winning run
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu was left frustrated after his team's winning run in World Cup qualifying was ended by a 1-1 draw with Australia on Tuesday but he believes the result will serve as a reminder to his players of the challenges that lie ahead.
Hajime Moriyasu frustrated after Australia end Japan's winning run
Japan had won all nine of their preliminaries for the 2026 tournament without conceding a goal until Shogo Taniguchi sliced the ball into his own net on Tuesday.
Australia end Japan's winning run as Saudis held by Bahrain
Australia halted Japan's rampant start to Asia's World Cup preliminaries on Tuesday as Tony Popovic's side eked out a 1-1 ...
Japan 1-1 Australia: 2026 World Cup qualifier – live
The Socceroos seek to build on their momentum against the Samurai Blue in Tokyo. Join Rob Smyth for updates. Full time: ...
John Aloisi says Tony Popovic can be the man to lead Australia to victory over Japan
John Aloisi believes frustrating the Japanese into submission is one way the Socceroos can end their 15-year wait for a win ...
Japan Hold Australia, S. Korea And China Win In World Cup Qualifying
Japan denied Australia a famous away victory after a 1-1 draw in Saitama in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday while South Korea ...
High-flying Japan wary of rejuvenated Australia in Asian World Cup qualifiers
Japan will not be underestimating Australia despite being favourites for Tuesday's Asian World Cup qualifying clash.