A former Samurai Blue defender nicknamed the “Batman” because he donned a black mask to protect his broken nose in the 2002 World Cup will become the new chief of the Japan Football Association.

The Japan Football Association on Dec. 28 formally announced that it will retain Moriyasu, 54, as head coach of Samurai Blue until the 2026 World Cup. “I am extremely honored to be able to serve ...

(Reuters) - Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday as Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo struck in the second half to earn Hajime Moriyasu's side a 2-0 win over ...