Japan National Team
Japan beats Scotland 1-0 in World Cup warm-up friendly
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Junya Ito scored a late winner as Japan defeated Scotland 1-0 in an international friendly at Hampden Park on Saturday. The visitors dominated possession and extended their strong form, while Scotland showed promise but fell short. The match served as preparation for Scotland's first World Cup appearance since 1998.
Japan's women's national team crushed India 11-0 in Group C of the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, securing a spot in the quarterfinals. Hinata Miyazawa and Riko Ueki each scored hat tricks in the match held in Perth.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto will represent Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, while teammate Roki Sasaki will sit out due to injury concerns. Yamamoto's participation comes after a stellar 2025 season and World Series MVP performance. The tournament is scheduled for March 5-17 across Japan, Puerto Rico, and the United States.