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Japan national football fixtures 2026
3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated
Latest: Japan to open Kirin Cup against Ecuador on Oct. 1
Following an early exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Japan Football Association scheduled a series of friendlies and a revived Kirin Cup to rebuild the squad. Japan hosted Uruguay (ranked 20th) on 24 September in Mi
J-League heat‑safety and schedule reforms
2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated
Latest: J.League shifts season start to August to boost player health and align with Europe
In late July 2026 the Japanese professional football league announced new heat‑safety rules for the upcoming 2026‑27 season. A mandatory "drinking‑water time" will be enforced during the core summer period, and cooling b