Why Japan plays in blue at the World Cup when the flag is red

Japan's soccer team wears blue despite the flag being red and white. Here is the history behind the Samurai Blue.

Samurai Blue end Moriyasu’s years of ‘tragedy’ in World Cup

It took almost 30 years for Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu to exorcise the demons that have caused him heartbreak at the ...
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Japan 2026 World Cup preview: Squad breakdown, key player, and tactical analysis

Full preview of Japan for the 2026 tournament, including squad breakdown, key players, and tactical analysis of their chances ...

What to know about Japan soccer team in Nashville for World Cup

The Japanese national soccer team has chosen Nashville as its base camp for the 2026 World Cup in North America.

Samurai Blue Departs for Pre-World Cup Training Camp

The Japanese men's national soccer team, nicknamed Samurai Blue, departed on Tuesday for their pre-World Cup training camp in Monterrey, Mexico. A departure ceremony was held at Narita International ...