Racing PositionsUnstoppable Samurai Blue: Reliving Japan's charge to the 2026 World Cup3MGabriel TanHow close are Japan to Moriyasu's bold target of winning the World Cup?7MGabriel TanJapan nearly masters of their own downfall but quality in reserve comes to the rescue9MGabriel TanAmid the unpredictability of the Asian qualifiers, the only certainty is a Japan triumph9MGabriel TanWith blockbuster display, Japan might have found a way to fit all their A-listers into one cast10MGabriel TanIto out of Japan squad over assault allegations1YJoey LynchAmid heartbreak, Japan will learn that brute force is sometimes required to break down a wall3YGabriel TanInsipid display sees Japan drain life out of themselves -- and potentially their World Cup hopes3YGabriel TanJapan's quest for historic quarterfinal berth looks lot more realistic after sensational Germany win3YGabriel TanTough tests at World Cup could be platform to usher in Japan's new generation3YGabriel Tan