Japan's Ritsu Doan celebrates scoring against Spain at the World Cup on December 1, 2022
World Cup 2022: Japan vs. Croatia head-to-head record
Ahead of Monday's World Cup clash between Japan and Croatia, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record between the two sides.
Dec 4, 23:30
 Japan's Ritsu Doan celebrates scoring against Spain at the World Cup on December 1, 2022
World Cup 2022: Reasons for Japan to be confident of beating Croatia in last 16
Ahead of Japan's last-16 World Cup clash with Croatia, Sports Mole looks at some reasons for Samurai Blue to be confident of reaching the final eight.
Dec 4, 16:36
 Spain forward Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring against Japan at the World Cup on December 1, 2022
Preview:Morocco vs. Spain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup clash between Morocco and Spain, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 4, 15:04
 Japan's Ritsu Doan celebrates scoring against Spain at the World Cup on December 1, 2022
How Japan could line up against Croatia
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Japan could line up for Monday's World Cup 2022 last-16 clash with Croatia.
Dec 3, 15:01
 Japan's Ritsu Doan celebrates scoring against Spain at the World Cup on December 1, 2022
Preview:Japan vs. Croatia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup clash between Japan and Croatia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 3, 14:59
 Japan's Ao Tanaka celebrates scoring against Spain at the World Cup on December 1, 2022
Hajime Moriyasu praises Japan players for 'turning the tide' against Spain
Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu hails his side for navigating their way past Spain at the World Cup to secure first position in Group E.
Dec 2, 16:38
 Spain boss Luis Enrique pictured at the World Cup on December 1, 2022
Luis Enrique "not happy at all" with Spain performance
Spain boss Luis Enrique criticises his players for their performance in Thursday's 2-1 defeat to Japan at the World Cup.
Dec 2, 15:39
 Japan's Ao Tanaka celebrates scoring against Spain at the World Cup on December 1, 2022
Japan top Group E with win over Spain, who also qualify for last 16
Japan incredibly secure first position in Group E with a 2-1 win over Spain, who squeeze into the last-16 stage of the World Cup as runners-up.
Dec 1, 20:53
 Spain's Gavi celebrates scoring their fifth goal with Dani Olmo and Alvaro Morata on November 23, 2022
World Cup 2022: Japan vs. Spain head-to-head record
Ahead of Thursday's World Cup clash between Japan and Spain, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record between the two sides.
Dec 1, 03:05
 Japan's Ritsu Doan celebrates scoring against Germany at the World Cup on November 23, 2022
Japan vs. Spain: How do both squads compare ahead of World Cup clash?
Ahead of Thursday's World Cup meeting between Japan and Spain, Sports Mole looks at how both squads compare, including their most valuable and top-scoring players.
Nov 30, 23:20
 Spain's Gavi celebrates scoring their fifth goal on November 23, 2022
World Cup Group E permutations; Who needs what to qualify for the last 16?
Ahead of the final matchday in Group E, Sports Mole looks at what Spain, Germany, Japan and Costa Rica need to qualify for the last 16 of the 2022 World Cup.
Nov 30, 13:17
 Spain forward Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring against Germany at the World Cup on November 27, 2022
Preview:Japan vs. Spain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup clash between Japan and Spain, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 29, 23:37
 Germany's Niclas Fullkrug celebrates scoring against Spain at the World Cup on November 27, 2022
Preview:Costa Rica vs. Germany - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup clash between Costa Rica and Germany, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 29, 09:41
 Costa Rica's Keysher Fuller scores against Japan at the World Cup on November 27, 2022
Costa Rica record shock victory over Japan in Group E
Japan miss the chance to move onto six points in Group E, as they suffer a 1-0 defeat to Costa Rica in their second match at the World Cup.
Nov 27, 11:53
 Japan players pose for a team group photo before the match in September 2022
Japan vs. Costa Rica: How do both squads compare ahead of World Cup clash?
Ahead of Sunday's World Cup meeting between Japan and Costa Rica, Sports Mole looks at how both squads compare, including their most valuable and top-scoring players.
Nov 26, 23:38
 Japan players pose for a team group photo before the match in September 2022
World Cup 2022: Japan vs. Costa Rica head-to-head record
Ahead of Sunday's World Cup clash between Japan and Costa Rica, Sports Mole looks back at the previous meetings between the two sides.
Nov 26, 22:03
 Japan's Ritsu Doan celebrates scoring against Germany at the World Cup on November 23, 2022
Hajime Moriyasu: 'Japan are learning from other countries'
Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu says that his team want to 'build their own style by learning from other countries'.
Nov 26, 18:27
 Germany's Kai Havertz, Joshua Kimmich and Jamal Musiala look dejected after Japan score their first goal on November 23, 2022
Hansi Flick says Germany are facing a "final" against Spain
Germany boss Hansi Flick challenges his players to bounce back from their shock 2-1 defeat to Japan when they take on Spain.
Nov 26, 17:49
 Japan's Hiroki Sakai in action with Germany's David Raum at the World Cup on November 23, 2022
How Japan could line up against Costa Rica
Sports Mole looks at how Japan could line up in Sunday's World Cup clash with Costa Rica.
Nov 25, 08:49
 Japan's Ritsu Doan celebrates scoring against Germany at the World Cup on November 23, 2022
Preview:Japan vs. Costa Rica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup clash between Japan and Costa Rica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 25, 08:45
 England's Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring their fourth goal on November 21, 2022
World Cup Team of the Week - Bukayo Saka, Olivier Giroud, Gavi
Sports Mole selects its World Cup Team of the Week, including Bukayo Saka, Richarlison and Gavi.
Nov 25, 08:14
 Japan's Ritsu Doan celebrates scoring against Germany at the World Cup on November 23, 2022
Japan come from behind to stun Germany in World Cup opener
Japan score two late goals to record a 2-1 victory over Germany in their opening match of the 2022 World Cup.
Nov 23, 14:59
 Japan players pose for a team group photo before the match in September 2022
How Japan could line up against Germany
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Japan could line up for Wednesday's World Cup 2022 Group E clash with Germany.
Nov 21, 10:08
 Germany players pose for a team group photo before the match on September 26, 2022
Preview:Germany vs. Japan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup clash between Germany and Japan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 21, 09:52
 Canada coach John Herdman during the match in September 2022
Canada come from behind to beat Japan in World Cup warm-up match
Canada come from behind to record a 2-1 victory over Japan in Thursday's World Cup warm-up fixture at the Al-Maktoum Stadium in Dubai.
Nov 17, 15:53
 Japan players pose for a team group photo before the match in September 2022
Japan World Cup 2022 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole previews the chances of one of Asia's greatest hopes, Japan, competing at a seventh consecutive World Cup.
Nov 15, 17:00
 Canada coach John Herdman during the match in September 2022
Preview:Canada vs. Japan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's International Friendlies clash between Canada and Japan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 15, 15:49
 Takehiro Tomiyasu in Arsenal training on November 2, 2022
Japan confirm squad for 2022 World Cup, including Takehiro Tomiyasu
Japan confirm their squad for the 2022 World Cup, with Arsenal's Takehiro Tomiyasu available for the national side in Qatar.
Nov 7, 21:27
 Ecuador manager Gustavo Alfaro on September 23, 2022
Preview:Ecuador vs. Japan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between Ecuador and Japan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 25, 20:52
 Japan's Maya Yoshida celebrates scoring their first goal on March 29, 2022
Preview:Japan vs. USA - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's International Friendlies clash between Japan and USA, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 20, 22:57
 Brazil's Bruno Guimaraes celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates on March 30, 2022
Preview:Japan vs. Brazil - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's International Friendlies clash between Japan and Brazil, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 4, 09:38
 Japan's Takumi Minamino celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on February 1, 2022
Preview:Japan vs. Paraguay - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's International Friendlies clash between Japan and Paraguay, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 31, 22:46
 Japan's Takumi Minamino celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on February 1, 2022
Preview:Japan vs. Vietnam - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Japan and Vietnam, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 27, 19:39
 Japan's Takumi Minamino celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on February 1, 2022
Preview:Australia vs. Japan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Australia and Japan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 22, 13:57
 Japan's Junya Ito celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on January 27, 2022
Preview:Japan vs. Saudi Arabia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Japan and Saudi Arabia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 31, 02:09
 Japan players celebrate after winning the penalty shoot-out on July 31, 2021
Preview:Japan vs. China - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Japan and China, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 25, 11:08
 Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu before the match on July 22, 2021
Preview:Oman vs. Japan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Oman and Japan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 14, 16:52
 Mina Tanaka of Japan celebrates scoring their first goal on July 27, 2021
Preview:Vietnam vs. Japan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Vietnam and Japan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 9, 04:57
 Takefusa Kubo of Japan celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on July 22, 2021
Preview:Japan vs. Australia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Japan and Australia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 10, 22:43
 China's head coach Li Tie on June 7, 2021
Preview:China vs. Japan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between China and Japan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 6, 08:07
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