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2026-27 AFC Champions League tournament matchups

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Latest: Al Ain to host Al Nassr in AFC Champions League Elite opener

The 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite (ACLE) league stage is underway, with several high-profile matchups scheduled for mid-September 2026. In the Middle East, Al Qadsiah opened their campaign with a 2-1 victory over UA

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Japan youth national football team developments

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Latest: Japan national football teams announce youth squad selections

The Japan Football Association (JFA) has announced several initiatives regarding its youth national teams. In August, the JFA detailed a European tour for the U-16 national team, scheduled for October and November. In co

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Ko Itakura club and international career developments

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Latest: Ko Itakura Asian Cup participation under discussion by JFA

Japanese defender Ko Itakura has faced uncertainty regarding his international and club commitments following his return to Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga. Initial reports suggested Itakura might miss the 20

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Vietnam U20 AFC Asian Cup qualification

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Latest: Coach Yutaka Ikeuchi faces scrutiny after U20 Vietnam's qualifying failure

The 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup qualification Group C matches concluded at Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho with U20 Vietnam failing to qualify. Following an opening 3-0 loss to U20 North Korea and a 1-2 defeat to U20 Palestine, V

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U-18 Asian Baseball Championship

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Latest: Samurai Japan U-18 wins opening BFA Asian Baseball Championship match

The 14th BFA U-18 Asian Championship in Taiwan features high school baseball talent from across the region. Japan manager Ryusei Okada has expressed a desire to face South Korea in the tournament finals, noting a desire

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Yu-Gi-Oh! competitive gaming events 2026

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Latest: Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2026 concludes in Tokyo

In August 2026, Konami Digital Entertainment announced the ‘Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel High School Japan Championship 2026’, an eSports tournament for high school, vocational, and correspondence students in Japan. The competi

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South Korea football governance scandals

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Latest: FIFA postpones inspection of Korea Football Association

In late July 2026, a National Assembly hearing revealed a text from lawmaker Yoon Yong-geun to former KFA president Jeong Mong-gyu, prompting calls for resignations. Subsequent investigations confirmed that between 2011

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AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualifiers progress

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Latest: Japan U-19 dominates Cambodia 8-0 in AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualifiers

The AFC U-20 Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers are now underway. Japan’s U-19 national team has started its Group G campaign with strong performances. Following their roster adjustments, the team secured a 4-0 victory against

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Emperor's Cup second round sees upsets and youth records

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Latest: Emperor's Cup second round sees Kashiwa Reysol starlet debut and major upsets

The second round of the 106th Emperor's Cup (JFA All Japan Football Championship) took place on 26 August, featuring 32 matches. While several J1 League clubs advanced, the round was marked by significant upsets and reco

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Japan Emperor's Cup qualifiers and Kazuyoshi Miura records

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Latest: Yokohama F. Marinos defeat Fukushima United in Emperor's Cup

The Japan Football Association confirmed the prefectural finals for the 106th Emperor’s Cup, with Gainer Tottori, Kamatamare Sanuki, and Kochi United earning first-round places. Gainer Tottori secured its 28th appearance

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Moriyasu extension; Oiwa set to succeed

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Latest: Japan Football Association confirms Moriyasu coaching staff through 2027

Japan’s head coach Hajime Moriyasu signed a six-month extension on 23 July 2026, keeping him in charge through the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia. The JFA board described the short deal as a bridge to the next phase

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Japan WE League 2026/27 season preparations

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Latest: Japan announces 21-player roster for U-20 Women's World Cup

The Japan WE League has begun preparations for its 2026/27 season. Initial developments included the release of specific match schedules, such as the 10th and 11th round fixtures involving MyNavi Sendai Ladies. Followin

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