Genki Haraguchi

Tomoaki Makino Japan warmed up for their opening World Cup qualifier in perfect fashion with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Iraq on Thursday.

Genki Haraguchi Hiroshi Kiyotake and Genki Haraguchi struck to keep Japan's World Cup hopes very much intact with a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia.

Genki Haraguchi Genki Haraguchi's controversial penalty was enough to give Japan a 1-0 win over Oman at the Asian Cup on Sunday.

Roberto Martinez Belgium survived Japan's sucker punch and reminded themselves of what they are capable of ahead of a showdown with Brazil at the World Cup.

Vedad Ibisevic Vedad Ibisevic scored twice in the first half as Hertha Berlin end FC Heidenheim's run in the DFB-Pokal at the quarter-final stage.

Jan Vertonghen Brazil will face Belgium in the quarter-finals of the World Cup as Roberto Martinez's side came from 2-0 down to beat Japan 3-2.

Genki Haraguchi Hertha Berlin have continued their close-season rebuilding with the signing of Japan international Genki Haraguchi from Urawa Red Diamonds.

Genki Haraguchi There was some wasteful finishing on show in Bangkok, but a goal in each half saw Japan to three points against Thailand.

Bernd Stange An impressive friendly win has Japan upbeat ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Singapore.

Michael Jedinak Japan held firm to take a creditable 1-1 draw away from Australia in the race for World Cup 2018 qualification.