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Who exactly is Sota Kitano? FourFourTwo's two-minute scout report
By Chris Nee published
SCOUT REPORT Red Bull Salzburg's Sota Kitano is an electric creator shot to fame in the J.League - so who is Japan's newest international star?

England's March international fixtures: Kick-off times, dates and how to watch England vs Uruguay and England vs Japan
By Steven Chicken published
England will face Uruguay and Japan in friendlies at Wembley in the March international break as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup

World Cup 2026 draw: Every group confirmed for the tournament
By Mark White last updated
The World Cup 2026 draw sees a record 48 teams drawn into 12 groups

Japan World Cup 2026 squad: Hajime Moriyasu's full team ahead of the World Cup draw
By Ewan Gennery last updated
The Japan World Cup 2026 squad is coming together, as Hajime Moriyasu leads the Samurai Blue to North America

World Cup 2026 squads: Every nation's latest selection
By Mark White published
SQUADS World Cup 2026 squads will be finalised ahead of the competition, with all but six nations confirmed

World Cup 2026 kits: Every kit for the competition
By Mark White published
World Cup 2026 kits are dropping early, with some gorgeous shirts for next summer's competition

The Japan World Cup 2026 home kit is out - and it's giving us Hidetoshi Nakata vibes
By Matthew Holt published
The Japan World Cup 2026 home kit has retro vibes, as Adidas take it back to the early 2000s

Liverpool's emergency defensive cover withdraws from international squad in fresh Anfield blow
By Isaac Stacey Stronge published
Arne Slot’s defensive selection issue has just got a little harder, with one potential Ibrahima Konate replacement facing a setback
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