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Nagoya Grampus13-4-142
Kawasaki Frontale9-10-110Toyota Stadium
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Albirex Niigata10-9-122
Vissel Kobe17-7-73Niigata Stadium Big Swan
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Tokyo Verdy 196912-11-82
Sagan Tosu7-3-210Ajinomoto Stadium
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima16-11-46
Yokohama F. Marinos12-5-132Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima
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Kyoto Sanga10-8-122
Gamba Osaka13-10-72Sanga Stadium by Kyocera
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Shonan Bellmare8-8-151
Cerezo Osaka10-11-92Shonan BMW Stadium Hiratsuka
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Socceroos transfer tracker: Where Australia's stars will play in 2026-27
Transfer deadlines are hitting across the globe and, with it, bringing to an end a window that has seen a remarkable surge in interest in players who represented the Socceroos at the FIFA World Cup.
ESPN
Japan 'came here to win the World Cup, not fun' - Yukinari Sugawara
Japan wingback Yukinari Sugawara has reiterated that his team are at the World Cup not just to participate, but to win it.
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Tete Yengi credits journeyman career for World Cup call-up
Socceroos bolter Tete Yengi says his journey to the national team has not been straightforward, but he believes these adventures have played a key role in his pursuit of becoming the "ultimate player" and, more importantly, a World Cup representative.
ESPN
Why Japan could be the most exciting team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Even with a couple of key players out through injury, Japan could still be the most exciting team at the 2026 World Cup.