Okazaki leaves Malaga 34 days after joining
Shinji Okazaki's spell with Spanish side Malaga has been cut short after less than four weeks.
2019 Schedule
All times ET
JapanJPN0TBD
0MYAMYA- JapanJPN1FT
4VENVEN 
KGZKGZ0FT2JapanJPN
TJKTJK0FT3JapanJPN- JapanJPN6FT
0MGLMGL - MYAMYA0FT2JapanJPN
- JapanJPN2FT
0PARPAR 
ECUECU1FT1JapanJPN
URUURU2FT2JapanJPN- JapanJPN0FT
4CHICHI - JapanJPN2FT
0SLVSLV - JapanJPN0FT
0TRITRI - JapanJPN1FT
0BOLBOL - JapanJPN0FT
1COLCOL - JapanJPN1FT
3QATQAT 
IRNIRN0FT3JapanJPN
VIEVIE0FT1JapanJPN- JapanJPN1FT
0KSAKSA - JapanJPN2FT
1UZBUZB 
OMAOMA0FT1JapanJPN- JapanJPN3FT
2TKMTKM
2019 Schedule
4-0-0, 1st in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
JapanJPN39/1FT2TKMTKM- OMAOMA013/1FT1JapanJPN
- JapanJPN217/1FT1UZBUZB
- JapanJPN121/1FT0KSAKSA
- VIEVIE024/1FT1JapanJPN
- IRNIRN028/1FT3JapanJPN
- JapanJPN11/2FT3QATQAT
- JapanJPN022/3FT1COLCOL
- JapanJPN126/3FT0BOLBOL
- JapanJPN05/6FT0TRITRI
- JapanJPN29/6FT0SLVSLV
- JapanJPN017/6FT4CHICHI
- URUURU220/6FT2JapanJPN
- ECUECU124/6FT1JapanJPN
- JapanJPN25/9FT0PARPAR
- MYAMYA010/9FT2JapanJPN
- JapanJPN610/10FT0MGLMGL
- TJKTJK015/10FT3JapanJPN
- KGZKGZ014/11FT2JapanJPN
- JapanJPN119/11FT4VENVEN
- JapanJPN0TBD0MYAMYA
Ecuador's draw with Japan send Paraguay into quarters
Japan and Ecuador were eliminated from the Copa America on Monday after their 1-1 draw gifted Paraguay a quarterfinal berth.
Japan's surprise draw shows Uruguay have some things to fix
Japan played very well against Uruguay, so it's no surprise they earned a draw. But the result revealed that Uruguay have some things to work out.
Suarez scores but Copa guests Japan earn draw
Uruguay twice came from behind to draw 2-2 against a superb Japan side in the Copa America with the help of two questionable decisions.
Lopsided Chile win masks major issues for ageing 'golden generation'
A 4-0 win over Japan looks good on paper, but the reality is Chile's ageing group of once-great stars will be in trouble against more quality sides.
Sanchez pulls strings as Chile ease past Japan
Manchester United misfit Alexis Sanchez scored for the first time in five months as Chile beat Japan 4-0 in their Copa America title-defence opener.
Japan beat El Salvador thanks to Nagai brace
Kensuke Nagai scored his first goals for Japan with a brace in a 2-0 win over El Salvador in Miyagi on Sunday.
Tired Japan held by Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago held a tired-looking Japan to a 0-0 draw during an uninspiring friendly at Toyota Stadium in Aichi on Wednesday.
Keisuke Honda looking for new 'opportunity' after Melbourne Victory exit
Keisuke Honda is hunting his next "great opportunity" as he seeks to keep his football career alive to the Tokyo Olympics next year.
2019 Copa America ultimate preview: Will Messi win this wide-open tournament on Brazil's home turf?
Lionel Messi is determined to win a trophy with Argentina. Is this his summer? We get you ready for a thrilling Copa, all of it live on ESPN+.
Nakajima scores as Japan edge Bolivia in friendly
Shoya Nakajima came off the bench to score the only goal in a 1-0 victory for Japan over Bolivia in an international friendly in Kobe on Tuesday.
Falcao penalty earns Colombia win over Japan
Colombia's record goal scorer Radamel Falcao scored from the penalty spot to defeat Japan 1-0 on Friday.
Qatar follow France's blueprint for winning tournaments
Qatar has joined a growing list of recent tournament winners - like Chile, Portugal and France - that functioned almost solely as the reactive team.
Qatar beat Japan for first-ever Asian Cup title
Qatar claimed their first Asian Cup triumph with a stunning 3-1 win over four-times champions Japan on Friday.
Dortmund's Kagawa joins Besiktas on loan
A Bundesliga winner with Dortmund in 2011 and 2012, the 29-year-old Japan international was originally signed for €350,000 from Cerezo Osaka.
Japan don't miss Shinji Kagawa at all
The last time Japan became AFC champions, Shinji Kagawa was the toast of Asia. Now, the 29-year-old will be watching the Asian Cup final from home.
Japan ease past Iran into Asian Cup final
Yuya Osako scored twice in 11 second-half minutes to help four-times champions Japan beat Iran and reach the Asian Cup final.
Asian Cup: Australia to face hosts UAE in quarters
Maty Ryan earned champions Australia a quarterfinal place in the Asian Cup on Monday as he made two saves in a shootout to see off Uzbekistan.
Japan unfazed by potential Socceroos clash
Japan are out to win their group in the Asian Cup, but not due to any fear of meeting defending champions Australia in the knockout stage.
Asian Cup Diaries - Chhetri in demand, an Iraqi odyssey
Sunil Chhetri's popularity, Pakistani food in Abu Dhabi and an Iraqi fan's journey feature in our Asian Cup diaries.
Familiar 'big four' to fight for Asian Cup glory
While the newly-expanded Asian Cup format will have 24 teams, expect to see one of the traditional powerhouses lift the trophy in Abu Dhabi.
Japan omit Kagawa, Okazaki from Asian Cup squad
Leicester City striker Shinji Okazaki and Borussia Dortmund playmaker Shinji Kagawa were omitted from Japan's 23-man squad for the 2019 Asian Cup.
Rincon penalty clinches draw for Venezuela vs. Japan
Venezuela captain Tomas Rincon's penalty nine minutes from full-time earned a 1-1 draw in a friendly against Japan in Oita on Friday.
Japan stroll in final Asian Cup warm-up game
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu remains undefeated after five games in charge following a 4-0 rout of Kyrgyzstan in Toyota City on Tuesday.
Minamino brace as Japan beat Uruguay in thriller
Japan made it three wins out of three under new coach Hajime Moriyasu with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Uruguay in a friendly on Tuesday night.
2019-20 WCQ Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +13 | 12 |
| Kyrgyz Republic | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +5 | 7 |
| Tajikistan | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 7 |
| Myanmar | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -8 | 6 |
| Mongolia | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -8 | 3 |
2019-20 Team LeadersFIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsFIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
Goal Difference13
Goals Scored13
Assists0
Goals Conceded0