In June 2018, the 68th FIFA Congress ultimately chose the North American tri-nation bid over competitor Morocco, a decision then regarded as a safe choice. After all, the 1994 World Cup in the United ...

The legendary Japanese player, still going strong and playing at age 58, marvels at how far football has come in his country.

Goals from Takaaki Oba, Chikara Eguro and Ozu Moreira earned Japan victory over Saudi Arabia and Asia’s third and final ticket to Seychelles 2025.