The fallout in Asian football continues as the continent comes to terms with an underwhelming World Cup performance.
Win, lose, win
This was not a normal day.
Hajime Moriyasu says he needs time to decide future as Japan coach after World Cup exit
Hajime Moriyasu was expected to confirm on Thursday he was staying as head coach of the Japan men’s soccer team, but instead he said he needed time to relax and review the World Cup results before deciding his future.
Japan faces heartbreak again as Brazil scores late to end another World Cup run in the round of 32
The heartbreak was all too familiar for Japan at the World Cup.
South Korea coach quits after early World Cup exit prompts fierce criticism from president
Former South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo and nine of the 26 players in the South Korea squad landed at Incheon International Airport near Seoul under heavy security.
Tokyo erupts as Japan advances in World Cup
Soccer fans in Tokyo celebrated Friday after Japan drew with Sweden in its final World Cup group-stage match, sending both sides into the knockout round.
‘Pride Match’ organizers highlight Seattle’s inclusivity amid opposition from Iran and Egypt
Seattle’s stadium is expected to be brimming with rainbow flags on Friday for a World Cup match between teams representing two of the most repressive countries for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
Seattle shelter dog’s nose knows: Junior picks USA over Australia in World Cup forecast
When a pet “chooses” between two teams to predict the outcome of a major sporting event, the spectacle can draw public attention while supporting a meaningful cause.
Seattle’s World Cup debut sparks joy; Juneteenth match carries deeper mission
The streets of Seattle were still packed with soccer fans three hours after the final whistle, local bars were filled with revelers, and at least one local CEO had a word for the global extravaganza: hope.
Iran and Egypt will meet, uncomfortably, in Seattle’s World Cup ‘Pride Match’
Egypt and Iran are two of the most repressive places in the world for gays and lesbians.